This book is the third in the “Histoire des relations internationales” series, written under the direction of Pierre Renouvin. In this volume, Gaston Zeller examines the development of international relations from the reign of Louis XIV to the beginning of the French Revolution in 1789. The analysis covers the power politics of absolute monarchy, conflicts between European states, the dynam…
This book examines the complex relationship between technology transfer and United States foreign policy. Henry R. Nau analyzes how technological capabilities influence political decisions, international power structures, and global economic development. The work discusses the mechanisms of transferring advanced technologies abroad, the political and strategic implications for U.S. interests, a…
American Power and World Order examines how the United States exercised global leadership after the end of the Cold War and especially following the attacks of September 11, 2001. Christian Reus-Smit analyzes the rise of American unilateralism, the structural and institutional foundations of U.S. power, and the challenges to American dominance in the emerging international system. The book expl…
The American Ascendancy examines how the United States rose to global dominance and developed its international influence from the 19th century through the modern era. Michael H. Hunt analyzes the political, economic, and ideological forces that shaped America’s expanding role in world affairs, highlighting pivotal moments in foreign relations, the evolution of U.S. hegemony, and the geopolit…
“Reset: Iran, Turkey, and America’s Future” explores the complex geopolitical relationships between the United States and two pivotal Middle Eastern nations: Iran and Turkey. Stephen Kinzer argues that U.S. foreign policy has long relied on outdated assumptions and alliances, and proposes a strategic realignment that prioritizes diplomatic engagement with Iran and cooperation with Turkey.…
American Foreign Policy: Three Essays presents Henry A. Kissinger’s influential analyses of the strategic challenges confronting the United States during the Cold War era. In these essays, Kissinger examines the central issues of American foreign policy, the ideological and geopolitical forces shaping global power, and the need for a coherent national strategy. His reflections provide insight…
The Post-American World by Fareed Zakaria explores the shifting global landscape in which the dominance of the United States is challenged by the rapid rise of other nations, particularly China and India. Rather than describing the decline of America, Zakaria argues that the world is entering a “post-American” phase characterized by the rise of the rest. He examines historical patterns of g…
The Politics of Foreign Aid examines the political dynamics behind America's foreign aid programs in Southeast Asia during the early Cold War era. John D. Montgomery analyzes how strategic, economic, and ideological considerations shaped U.S. assistance initiatives, and how these programs influenced local political structures and development policies. This study highlights the complexities, suc…
Alfred Grosser's French Foreign Policy Under de Gaulle is a comprehensive study of the direction and character of French foreign policy during the reign of Charles de Gaulle during the Fifth Republic. It analyzes French diplomatic moves, efforts to strengthen national independence, and relations with the United States, NATO, the Soviet Union, and developing countries. Packed with academic persp…
This book offers a critical examination of the evolution of American foreign policy in the modern era. William Pfaff analyzes how the longstanding ideology of “Manifest Destiny” has shaped the United States’ international actions and contributed to strategic failures and global tensions. Through historical insight and contemporary evaluation, Pfaff argues that America's pursuit of moral a…