Political Science of U.S. Foreign Policy

Author: (USA) Rosemary/ Zhou Qiming et al
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: The politics of U.S. foreign policy is intricate. Over the past 30 years, the world and the United States have undergone tremendous changes, making the politics of U.S. foreign policy even more enigmatic. The Vietnam War, the collapse of the gold standard, the Watergate scandal, détente, oil embargoes, the Iran hostage crisis, the Iran-Contra affair, the decline of the Soviet Union, the fall of communism in Eastern Europe, and the Gulf War are reflections of these developments, which demand a new perspective on how the United States formulates its foreign policy. Based on the current historical context, this book offers a fresh perspective and understanding of the complex politics of U.S. foreign policy. To this end, the authors of The Politics of U.S. Foreign Policy consistently pursue four fundamental objectives: to cover a comprehensive scope of topics, to elucidate the central issues of U.S. foreign policy, to provide rich insights into the actual workings of politics, and to make the material accessible and engaging for readers.