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The Hell Of Good Intentions: America'S Foreign Policy Elite And The Decline Of U.S. Primacy
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From The New York Timesbestselling Author Stephen M. Walt, The Hell Of Good Intentions Dissects The Faults And Foibles Of Recent American Foreign Policyexplaining Why It Has Been Plagued By Disasters Like The Forever Wars In Iraq And Afghanistan And Outlining What Can Be Done To Fix It.In 1992, The United States Stood At The Pinnacle Of World Power And Americans Were Confident That A New Era Of Peace And Prosperity Was At Hand. Twentyfive Years Later, Those Hopes Have Been Dashed. Relations With Russia And China Have Soured, The European Union Is Wobbling, Nationalism And Populism Are On The Rise, And The United States Is Stuck In Costly And Pointless Wars That Have Squandered Trillions Of Dollars And Undermined Its Influence Around The World.The Root Of This Dismal Record, Walt Argues, Is The American Foreign Policy Establishments Stubborn Commitment To A Strategy Of Liberal Hegemony. Since The End Of The Cold War, Republicans And Democrats Alike Have Tried To Use U.S. Power To Spread Democracy, Open Markets, And Other Liberal Values Into Every Nook And Cranny Of The Planet. This Strategy Was Doomed To Fail, But Its Proponents In The Foreign Policy Elite Were Never Held Accountable And Kept Repeating The Same Mistakes.Donald Trump Won The Presidency Promising To End The Misguided Policies Of The Foreign Policy Blob And To Pursue A Wiser Approach. But His Erratic And Impulsive Style Of Governing, Combined With A Deeply Flawed Understanding Of World Politics, Are Making A Bad Situation Worse. The Best Alternative, Walt Argues, Is A Return To The Realist Strategy Of Offshore Balancing, Which Eschews Regime Change, Nationbuilding, And Other Forms Of Global Social Engineering. The American People Would Surely Welcome A More Restrained Foreign Policy, One That Allowed Greater Attention To Problems Here At Home. This Longoverdue Shift Will Require Abandoning The Futile Quest For Liberal Hegemony And Building A Foreign Policy Establishment With A More Realistic View Of American Power.Cleareyed, Candid, And Elegantly Written, Stephen M. Walts The Hell Of Good Intentions Offers Both A Compelling Diagnosis Of Americas Recent Foreign Policy Follies And A Proven Formula For Renewed Success.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Hell of Good Intentions'? A: The main theme of 'The Hell of Good Intentions' is the critique of America's foreign policy, particularly the failures of the liberal hegemony strategy that has led to costly wars and diminished U.S. global influence.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Hell of Good Intentions' is Stephen M. Walt, a noted scholar in international relations.
- Q: When was 'The Hell of Good Intentions' published? A: 'The Hell of Good Intentions' was published on October 22, 2019.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'The Hell of Good Intentions' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Hell of Good Intentions' contains 400 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What are the key arguments presented in the book? A: Key arguments in the book include a critique of past foreign policy strategies, the need for a realist approach to international relations, and the suggestion for a shift towards 'offshore balancing'.
- Q: Is this book suitable for understanding U.S. foreign policy? A: 'The Hell of Good Intentions' is highly suitable for readers looking to understand the complexities and failures of recent U.S. foreign policy.
- Q: What type of audience would benefit from this book? A: The book is beneficial for students, scholars, and anyone interested in international relations, foreign policy, and U.S. history.
- Q: Does the author provide solutions to the issues discussed? A: Yes, Stephen M. Walt outlines potential solutions for U.S. foreign policy, advocating for a more realistic approach that focuses on domestic issues and avoids unnecessary military interventions.