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Paths Not Taken: Speculations on American Foreign Policy and Diplomatic History, Interests, Ideals, and Power

by Jonathan M. Neilson
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9780275967697
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Praeger Publishers
  • Publisher Imprint: Praeger Publishers
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  • Pages: 240
  • Original Price: GBP 75.0
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 558 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): International Relations / General and United States / General

In America's foreign affairs there has been a delicate balance between often conflicting imperatives of interests, ideals, and power. How these imperatives have intersected to shape the constellation of American foreign policy decisions throughout the nation's history and, indeed, how they have served to advance or subvert attainment of America's regional, hemispheric and global ambitions, is the subject of this study. This collection of essays explores seminal decisions in American foreign policy and diplomatic history, from the early National period to the Vietnam War, each of which proved to be a turning point, and then asks readers to consider alternative futures based upon different courses of action. Nielson underscores how history could, and perhaps should, have been different.

U.S. foreign policy has in large measure been contingent upon decisions made by individuals in positions of power. Their personalities, characters, and assumptions about duty and America's role in the world have uniquely shaped policy choices and, thus, the course of foreign affairs, for better or worse. This book hopes to show that history is ever fluid, unpredictable, and problematic. It will complement traditional texts as a what if counterpoint which will stimulate interest in and speculation about leadership roles, national interest, and decision making in foreign policy.

JONATHAN M. NIELSON is Professor of History at Columbia College./e His primary interest is in U.S. diplomatic history and foreign policy. During his professional career, he has held appointments at several universities and two year institutions and has authored numerous books and articles.

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