Hienojakoisista

Hienojakoisista, also known as the "good neighbor" policy, is a concept that originated in the United States during the Cold War era. It was a strategy employed by the United States to maintain a positive relationship with its neighbors, particularly in Latin America, to counterbalance the influence of the Soviet Union. The policy was officially announced by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1957 and was a key component of the Eisenhower Doctrine.

The term "hienojakoisista" translates to "good neighborliness" in English. The policy aimed to promote economic, political, and military cooperation between the United States and its neighbors. It involved providing economic aid, military assistance, and technical expertise to help neighboring countries develop their economies and strengthen their institutions.

The good neighbor policy was particularly focused on countries in Central and South America, such as Mexico, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic. It was intended to prevent the spread of communism in the region and to promote stability and prosperity in the hemisphere.

The policy was criticized by some for being overly interventionist and for undermining the sovereignty of neighboring countries. However, it was also seen as a way to promote democracy and human rights in the region.

The good neighbor policy was officially discontinued in 1969, following the normalization of relations with Cuba and the end of the Cold War. However, the principles of cooperation and mutual respect that it promoted continue to influence U.S. foreign policy in the region.