Left Turn Flashcards
What does Castaneda say about the pink tide?
The arrival of left wing figures in the govs of lat am countries
What is the main argument Castaneda makes?
The pink tide can be split into 2 camps, a Castro-influenced but open-minded and reformist group and a populist, nationalist, close-minded one
Why does Castaneda support his 2 camps analysis?
He says it’s the best for sensible policy
What does Castaneda believe the most sensible approach is?
To foster the ‘right left’ by signing free trade agreements and engaging them openly about contested issues
Why shouldn’t the wrong left be simply displaced
It wouldn’t work and it would be morally unacceptable
What does Castaneda think we should do with the wrong left?
They must be convinced to uphold agreements around human rights and democracy but countries like the US should learn mistakes from past and not challenge these countries over very little - “if Morales wants to squabble with Chile over access to the sea […] stand aside”
What do Lievsley and Ludlam make of the pink tide?
They warn against the oversimplification of it, not whole continent marching together
What do L and L think might equate to a member of the pink tide?
Recent political history, level of state intervention in economy, extent of welfare programmes, egalitarianism, regional/international policy
Why do L and L suggest that their might not always be success from the left?
“The best of intentions have been routinely undermined, above all by the power of strong and hostile capitalist states”
What do L and L say about ALBA?
That it hasn’t exactly been socialist revolution just reforms within capitalism
What are some positive changes under Morales?
GDP is up, highest rate of poverty reduction in LA, employment up, wages up
What does the guardian attribute to Morales?
“Extraordinary socio-economic reforms”
What achievements can be observed in Cuba?
Literacy program, infant mortality reduced, life expectancy up, most recently Cuba eliminates mother-baby HIV transmission
What does Castaneda say about Morales and less clearly, Castro?
“A skilful and irresponsible populist”
