Reagan Faces Questions Over a Clear Foreign Policy
Ronald Reagan promised a principled policy during the campaign but now resists detailing it. He argues a public outline is unnecessary, while advisers face criticism for not launching a formal program after six months. Key issues include SALT talks with the Soviet Union, relations with the Third World, Taiwan, Arab-Israeli peace, and nuclear proliferation.
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Reagan aides cite missing policy speech as reason for delay
A key aide to former President Carter suggests Reagan avoids a foreign policy address to dodge addressing sensitive issues. Critics say outlining clear policy would cut confusion abroad and at home, with diplomats urging the administration to describe its approach to U.S.-Soviet relations and Western Europe.
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Haig Joins Caribbean Development Planning Group
Haig Jr. met with counterpart from Canada Mexico and Venezuela to outline a framework for a joint Caribbean development plan. Officials cautioned no detailed plan is expected and emphasized cooperation while acknowledging regional economic political cultural and social disparities across 31 countries and multiple languages.
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