Foreign Policy During the Carter Years (1976-1980)

I. Foreign Policy and “Moral Principles”

Foreign Policy and “Moral Principles”

- Reigning in CIA

- Panama (1978)

- Censuring Apartheid in South Africa (1977)

- Camp David (Sadat and Begin) (1979)

II. The Failure of Détente

The Failure of Détente

- El Salvador, Nicaragua and the Sandinistas (1979)

- South Africa (1978-1980)

- Reaction to Afghanistan (1979-1980) (1979-1988)

III. The Iran Hostage Crisis

The Iran Hostage Crisis (1979-1980)– Precipitated by support for the Shah– Failure of “Operation Eagle Claw”– 444 days ended by negotiations, economic

sanctions, and fear of Ronald Reagan – The Crisis emphasized Carter’s failures in

foreign affairs to the American public