United States Policy Towards Liberia, 1822 to 2003: Unintended Consequences?

Demonstrating how the best of intentions can go awry, Lester S. Hyman argues for a reassessment of foreign policy toward Liberia and other post-conflict countries. He proposes a specific program of steps the United States can take to help Liberia that apply, as well, to other developing nations emerging from civil wars.