JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Diplomacy of Disasters.

  • Published In: Diplomatic History, 2025, v. 49, n. 1. P. 148 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: McVety, Amanda Kay 3 of 3

Abstract

The article "The Diplomacy of Disasters" discusses the US response to the 1902 eruption of Mount Pelée in Martinique, highlighting the swift relief efforts coordinated by private citizens, religious groups, and the government. The response set a precedent for using relief as a tool of foreign policy, leading to the establishment of the American Red Cross for national and international relief efforts. The article argues that disaster relief evolved into a form of foreign aid that aimed at recovery, reconstruction, and development, blurring the lines between state and nonstate actors. The three-pillared system of US foreign disaster assistance, involving the State Department, military, and voluntary organizations, remains a key feature of US international relief efforts today. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Diplomatic History. 2025/01, Vol. 49, Issue 1, p148
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Politics and Government
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0145-2096
  • DOI:10.1093/dh/dhae063
  • Accession Number:182368530
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