Publisher's Synopsis
Package U.S. Foreign Policy; The Paradox of World Power, 3rd Edition with Issues for Debate in American Foreign Policy! U.S. Foreign Policy, 3rd Edition The United States still faces no credible rival to challenge its supremacy, even after years of economic crisis and war. And yet, the very sources that give rise to its primacy&BAD:mdash;exceptionalism, the diffusion of power, and the involvement of civil society in the foreign policy process&BAD:mdash;also create vulnerabilities. The new third edition of U.S. Foreign Policy provides students with a concise and accessible overview of this foreign policy paradox, and highlights the challenges facing policy makers. Key updates include complete coverage of President Obama&BAD:rsquo;s first year in office, the administration&BAD:rsquo;s new emphasis on engagement, the ongoing wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the economic crisis. Students will also find a thorough review of the lessons of the Bush administration, including examinations of the rivalry between the State and Defense Departments, intelligence breakdowns, human rights controversies, and unilateralism. Instructors will appreciate the chapter organization, crisp writing, pedagogical features, and overall brevity that they have come to expect from this bestseller. For more information about U.S. Foreign Policy, 3rd Edition, including testimonials and a table of contents, click here. Issues for Debate in American Foreign Policy Can democracy survive in Pakistan? Should U.S. companies in China push for human-rights reforms? Is a two-state solution still a viable path to peace in the Middle East? Is the U.S. response to Mexico&BAD:rsquo;s drug crisis adequate? Issues for Debate in American Foreign Policy, a new addition to CQ Press&BAD:rsquo;s proven series of readers based on selections from the CQ Researcher, takes up these and other compelling questions. Covering sixteen hot topics, each selection explores who the key players are, what&BAD:rsquo;s at stake, and explains why recognizing past and current developments is so crucial to the future. Each article skillfully covers the range of opinion surrounding an issue, preparing students to engage in the debate. For more information about Issues for Debate in American Foreign Policy, including a table of contents, click here.
