| Collation |
xvi, 234 pages : maps ; 24 cm. |
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text txt rdacontent |
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unmediated n rdamedia |
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volume rdacarrier |
| Series |
Cornell studies in security affairs |
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Cornell studies in security affairs.
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| Bibliog. |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction: The evolution of post-Cold War U.S. grand strategy. The path to liberal hegemony ; The strategic position of the United States ; Causes and consequences -- The perils of liberal hegemony. Direct costs ; The balance of power ; The allies ; Identity politics and intervention ; Military power and intervention ; Overstated benefits ; Persistent problems -- The case for restraint. The geopolitical interests of the United States ; Nuclear weapons : dilemmas, dangers, opportunities ; The struggle with Al-Qaeda and the enduring risk of international terrorism ; Implementing restraint in key regions ; The problems of transition to restraint ; Integrated reforms -- Command of the commons : the military strategy, force structure, and force posture of restraint. "Command of the commons" ; The insights of maritime strategy ; Force structure ; Global force posture ; Affordable and effective -- Conclusion: A sustained debate -- Critiques of restraint. |
| Summary |
"The United States, Barry R. Posen argues in Restraint, has grown incapable of moderating its ambitions in international politics. Since the collapse of Soviet power, it has pursued a grand strategy that he calls 'liberal hegemony, ' one that Posen sees as unnecessary, counterproductive, costly, and wasteful. Written for policymakers and observers alike, Restraint explains precisely why this grand strategy works poorly and then provides [an] ... alternative grand strategy and an associated military strategy and force structure"--Dust jacket flap. |
| Subject |
Hegemony -- United States.
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Diplomatic relations. fast (OCoLC)fst01907412 |
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Hegemony. fast (OCoLC)fst01202283 |
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Military policy. fast (OCoLC)fst01021386 |
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United States -- Foreign relations -- 2001-2009.
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United States -- Foreign relations -- 2009-2017.
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United States -- Military policy.
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United States. fast (OCoLC)fst01204155 |
| ISBN |
1501700723 |
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9781501700729 |
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