Contemporary Cases in U.S. Foreign Policy (Second Edition) provides an in-depth examination of key policy decisions shaping American foreign relations after the Cold War. Edited by Ralph G. Carter, the book brings together a series of case studies written by leading scholars, addressing issues such as counterterrorism, military intervention, international trade, global security, and diplomatic …
Urho Kekkonen: A President’s View contains the political views and personal reflections of Finnish President Urho Kekkonen on foreign policy, international relations, and Finland’s position during the Cold War. Through selected essays and speeches, Kekkonen outlines the basic principles of Finland’s policy of neutrality, diplomacy with the Soviet Union and the West, and the political chal…
This book contains a collection of texts selected and presented by Claude Nicolet on the development of political thought in Rome during the Republic. Through classical sources and historical analysis, Nicolet highlights the basic principles of Roman government, ideas about citizenship, power, law, and the socio-political dynamics that formed the foundation of the Republic's institutions. This …
Basic Documents in United States Foreign Policy presents a curated collection of foundational texts, speeches, treaties, and official statements that have shaped the development of American foreign policy. Compiled by Thomas P. Brockway under the general editorship of Louis L. Snyder, the book provides historical context and primary source materials that illustrate key decisions, diplomatic pri…
America and the World: From the Truman Doctrine to Vietnam provides a comprehensive analysis of United States foreign policy during the early Cold War. Written by seven distinguished scholars, the book examines the strategic, political, and ideological foundations of American global engagement from the late 1940s through the Vietnam era. It explores the origins and implications of the Truman Do…
Rise to Globalism provides a comprehensive and analytical history of United States foreign policy from 1938 to the late twentieth century. This eighth revised edition examines America's evolving role on the global stage, covering major events such as World War II, the Cold War, Vietnam, détente, and the post–Cold War transitions. Ambrose and Brinkley explore political, economic, and ideologi…
This book analyzes how Americans perceive the Arab-Israeli conflict and the factors that have shaped public attitudes over time. Richard H. Curtiss examines media portrayals, political discourse, and shifts in U.S. foreign policy to explain how American views of the dispute evolved between the 1970s and early 1980s. Drawing on earlier studies and government publications, the work highlights the…
This classic work by historian John King Fairbank provides a comprehensive analysis of the political, cultural, and diplomatic relationship between the United States and China. The third edition incorporates updated research and revisions reflecting major developments in modern Chinese history and U.S.–China relations. Fairbank examines the historical foundations of China’s society and gove…
This book provides an in-depth explanation of how American diplomacy is formed and carried out. Ellis Briggs, a seasoned U.S. diplomat, explores the historical foundations, institutional structures, and practical mechanisms that shape the foreign policy decision-making process. Through detailed examples and professional insights, the author describes the roles of diplomats, the influence of dom…
This book examines the concept of national interest as a guiding framework for U.S. foreign policy. Donald E. Nuechterlein analyzes how global political, economic, and military changes influence America’s priorities and strategic decisions. The work provides a systematic approach to understanding national interest categories—defense, economic, ideological, and world order—and evaluates ho…