| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 367 pages). |
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text file |
| Series |
A Council on Foreign Relations book
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Council on Foreign Relations books.
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| Note |
"A Council on Foreign Relations book." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Preface -- Introduction: from Cold War to hot peace -- Policy milestones: Cold War roots of consensus -- Confused interventions: puttering with primacy -- New threats of mass destruction: capabilities down, intentions up -- Terrorism: the soft underbelly of primacy -- Striking first: well-lost opportunities -- Big small wars: Iraq, Afghanistan, and Vietnam -- The main events: the rise of China and resurgence of Russia -- Civil-military relations: a special problem? -- Plans and results: is strategy an illusion? -- A disciplined defense: regaining strategic solvency -- Conclusion: selecting security. |
| Summary |
While American national security policy grew more interventionist after the Cold War, Washington hoped to shape the world on the cheap. Misled by the stunning success against Iraq in 1991, administrations of both parties pursued ambitious aims with limited force, committing the military frequently but often hesitantly, with inconsistent justification. These ventures produced strategic confusion, unplanned entanglements, and indecisive results. This collection of essays by Richard K. Betts, a leading scholar of international politics, investigates the American use of force since the Cold War. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
United States -- Foreign relations.
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United States. |
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International relations. |
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United States -- Foreign relations -- 1945-1989.
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| Chronological Term |
1945-1989 |
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United States -- Foreign relations -- 1989-
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1989- |
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United States -- History, Military -- 20th century.
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History, Military. |
| Chronological Term |
20th century |
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United States -- Military policy.
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Military policy. |
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National security -- United States.
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National security. |
| Chronological Term |
Since 1900 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Military history.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Betts, Richard K. American Force : Dangers, Delusions, and Dilemmas in National Security. New York : Columbia University Press, ©2011 9780231151221 (OCoLC)712931283 |
| ISBN |
9780231521888 (electronic book) |
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023152188X (electronic book) |
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9780231151221 (cloth) (alkaline paper) |
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0231151225 (cloth) (alkaline paper) |
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