The Monroe Doctrine

Abstract

This article aims to prove that the Monroe Doctrine (1823) made a significant contribution to the formation of the foreign policy of The United States of America. Originally, the Monroe Doctrine advocated isolationism for defensive reasons. But the doctrine and its consequences have become a "clear" call for intervention not only in the American continent but throughout the world. Through this article, we will show how the doctrine became the basis of American foreign policy. Using colonial and postcolonial discourse, we will analyze Monroe's discourse and relate it to United States history. We will end our article with an assessment of the Monroe Doctrine in the past and present.