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National Security And Double Government
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Why Has U.S. Security Policy Scarcely Changed From The Bush To The Obama Administration? National Security And Double Government Offers A Disquieting Answer. Michael J. Glennon Challenges The Myth That U.S. Security Policy Is Still Forged By America'S Visible, Madisonian Institutions The President, Congress, And The Courts. Their Roles, He Argues, Have Become Largely Illusory. Presidential Control Is Now Nominal, Congressional Oversight Is Dysfunctional, And Judicial Review Is Negligible. The Book Details The Dramatic Shift In Power That Has Occurred From The Madisonian Institutions To A Concealed Trumanite Network The Several Hundred Managers Of The Military, Intelligence, Diplomatic, And Law Enforcement Agencies Who Are Responsible For Protecting The Nation And Who Have Come To Operate Largely Immune From Constitutional And Electoral Restraints. Reform Efforts Face Daunting Obstacles. Remedies Within This New System Of Double Government Require The Hollowedout Madisonian Institutions To Exercise The Very Power That They Lack. Meanwhile, Reform Initiatives From Without Confront The Same Pervasive Political Ignorance Within The Polity That Has Given Rise To This Duality. The Book Sounds A Powerful Warning About The Need To Resolve This Dilemmaand The Mortal Threat Posed To Accountability, Democracy, And Personal Freedom If Double Government Persists. This Paperback Version Features An Afterword That Addresses The Emerging Danger Posed By Populist Authoritarianism Rejecting The Notion That The Security Bureaucracy Can Or Should Be Relied Upon To Block It.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'National Security and Double Government'? A: 'National Security and Double Government' explores the continuity of U.S. security policy from the Bush to the Obama administration, arguing that genuine control has shifted from visible governmental institutions to a hidden network of bureaucrats.
- Q: Who is the author of the book and what is his background? A: The book is authored by Michael J. Glennon, who is a law professor and an expert in international law and national security policy.
- Q: What are the key arguments made by Michael J. Glennon in this book? A: Glennon argues that U.S. security policy is shaped by a 'Trumanite network' of bureaucrats rather than the traditional Madisonian institutions like Congress and the President, which have become largely ineffective.
- Q: Is there any additional content in the paperback edition of the book? A: Yes, the paperback edition includes an Afterword that discusses the threat of populist authoritarianism and the inadequacies of relying on the security bureaucracy.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'National Security and Double Government' contains 312 pages.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on December 15, 2016.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in pristine condition for readers.
- Q: What issues does Glennon address regarding U.S. accountability and democracy? A: Glennon warns about the lack of accountability and the danger to democracy posed by the 'double government' system, which undermines personal freedom.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in U.S. politics and security policy? A: Yes, this book is ideal for readers interested in U.S. politics, national security, and the interplay between governmental institutions and bureaucratic power.