THE CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS AS A CASE STUDY IN GUNBOAT DIPLOMACY
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Authors
Jerde, Kari E.
Subjects
Cuban Missile Crisis
gunboat diplomacy
naval diplomacy
sea power
naval power
foreign policy
coercive diplomacy
Cold War
U.S.-Soviet relations
gunboat diplomacy
naval diplomacy
sea power
naval power
foreign policy
coercive diplomacy
Cold War
U.S.-Soviet relations
Advisors
Moran, Daniel J.
Date of Issue
2023-12
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Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
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This thesis seeks to advance the argument that the Cuban Missile Crisis is a case study in effective gunboat diplomacy. The method of analysis is a single case study with emphasis on primary sources and cutting-edge research. The results demonstrate that this case meets the criteria for gunboat diplomacy and that the naval quarantine did influence the resolution of the crisis. This case study elucidates recommendations to improve the effectiveness of gunboat diplomacy in modern foreign policy crises, including ambiguity of the threat and the role of allies and partners.
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National Security Affairs (NSA)
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