Regime Change
U.S. Strategy through the Prism of 9/11
Published on 26. April 2007
Book
Hardback
424 pages
978-0-8018-8642-3 (ISBN)
Description
The 9/11 terrorist attacks starkly recast the U.S. debate on "rogue states." In this new era of vulnerability, should the United States counter the dangers of weapons proliferation and state-sponsored terrorism by toppling regimes or by promoting change in the threatening behavior of their leaders? Regime Change examines the contrasting precedents set with Iraq and Libya and provides incisive analysis of the pressing crises with North Korea and Iran. A successor to the author's influential Rogue States and U.S. Foreign Policy (2000), this compelling book clarifies and critiques the terms in which today's vital foreign policy and security debate is being conducted.
Reviews / Votes
This impressive study is the best yet of those that outline the dilemmas and choices that face the United States as it confronts hostile states. -- G. John Ikenberry Foreign Affairs 2007 A smart book on this theme. -- Tom Friedman New York Times 2007 Stimulating, and packed with insights... illuminates the heart of contemporary American national security policy. -- Patrick M. Morgan Political Science Quarterly An easy and enjoyable read, this book is perfect for anyone interested in understanding US strategy post-9/11 and is a valuable contribution to the ongoing debate surrounding the degree to which the Bush administration's foreign policy has been a radical departure from previous administrations. -- Joshua W. Walker International Affairs 2007 This first-class historical narrative belongs to a unique literary genre that can be called 'the history of the present'... professionals who seek profound understanding of the call of our time will find Litwak's Regime Change an irresistible compendium of materials to undertake the complicated task of understanding the challenges of the historical era that began in the recent past. -- Aliyu Bello Strategic Studies Quarterly 2008More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Baltimore, MD
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Not illustrated
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 34 mm
Weight
680 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8018-8642-3 (9780801886423)
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