Bibliograph

A grand strategy for America, Robert J. Art

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A grand strategy for America, Robert J. Art

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A grand strategy for America

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Robert J. Art

Series statement

Cornell studies in security affairs

Summary

The United States today is the most powerful nation in the world, perhaps even stronger than Rome was during its heyday. It is likely to remain the world's preeminent power for at least several decades to come. What behavior is appropriate for such a powerful state? To answer this question, Robert J. Art concentrates on "grand strategy"-the deployment of military power in both peace and war to support foreign policy goals. He first defines America's contemporary national interests and the specific threats they face, then identifies seven grand strategies that the United States might contemplate, examining each in relation to America's interests. Art makes a strong case for selective engagement as the most desirable strategy for contemporary America. It is the one that seeks to forestall dangers, not simply react to them; that is politically viable, at home and abroad; and that protects all U.S. interests, both essential and desirable

Target audience

adult

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