00983nam a2200109Ia 4500080001900000245004200019260004500061300001700106500000800123520072300131583001900854  a03.02.01 I6155  aAmericas in 1988 : a time for choices  bUniversity P. of AmericaaBostonUSc1988  axiii, 118 p.  aIDS  aStresses need to protect national security of Central American countries, to promote national reconciliation and peaceful political competition, to assist over 2,000,000 refugees and to rebuild economies.  Discusses the Baker plan and debt relief as suggested approaches to debt management and proposes measures to restore economic growth.  Examines widespread nature of drug abuse and related crimes noting failure of eradication, interdiction and supply-side policies.  Suggests guidelines for a regional approach to the narcotics issue.  Recommends improvements in US immigration law and special arrangements with Mexico.  Notes threat to democracy by military and argues case for strengthening of civilian control.  c3/7/00kM2LMGR