Grenada Intervention

Definition

The Grenada Intervention, also known as Operation Urgent Fury (1983), was a US-led invasion of the Caribbean island nation of Grenada, which had been taken over by a Marxist military council. This intervention aimed to restore democratic rule and protect American citizens living there.

Analogy

Think of the Grenada Intervention like a school principal stepping in when a classroom is taken over by unruly students. The principal's goal is to restore order and ensure the safety of all students.

Related terms

Operation Urgent Fury: This is another name for the Grenada Intervention. It was an operation led by the United States that resulted in a swift victory.

Marxism: A social, political, and economic theory originated by Karl Marx, which argues that society progresses through class struggle between the bourgeoisie (owners) and proletariat (workers).

Cold War: A period of geopolitical tension between powers in the Eastern Bloc (the Soviet Union and its satellite states) and powers in the Western Bloc (the United States, its NATO allies). The Grenada intervention took place during this era.