La politica exterior "activa"...una vez mas

In: Foro internacional: revista trimestral, Band 48, Heft 1-2, S. 13-34

Abstract

The author compares Vicente Fox's (2000-2006) & Luis Echeverria's (1970-1976) foreign policies, both considered as "active" policies. After analyzing the two governments' stance concerning the economy & the international system, on the one hand, & democracy & human rights, on the other, Covarrubias identifies what can be deemed as an "active" foreign policy, & which variables -- domestic or international -- were more influential for its formulation. In both cases, the international context was decisive as it laid out the foreign policy agenda. However, the how & when Mexico's international endeavors would be included as priorities were more clearly shaped by domestic issues. the different stances, & therefore generating a foreign policy that may reflect Mexican people preferences & concerns. Adapted from the source document.