This book analyzes the geopolitical rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War era. Thomas B. Larson provides a detailed examination of the political, military, and ideological competition that shaped international relations in the mid-twentieth century. Through historical narrative and analytical commentary, the book explores the origins of the conflict, key con…
This fourth edition of John King Fairbank’s classic work offers a comprehensive historical analysis of the complex relationship between the United States and China. The book traces political, cultural, and economic interactions from the earliest contacts to the modern era, placing particular emphasis on the shifts in diplomacy and mutual perception throughout the twentieth century. Fairbank e…
This book examines the political career and diplomatic challenges faced by Lester Pearson, one of Canada’s most influential statesmen and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Written by Peter Stursberg, it explores Pearson’s complex relationship with the United States, focusing on the tensions and dilemmas that shaped Canadian–American relations during the mid-twentieth century. Through detailed…
This volume of the “Foreign Relations of the United States” series documents U.S. diplomatic activities and foreign policy decisions concerning the Near East and Africa during the year 1951. Compiled by the Office of the Historian, it presents declassified correspondence, policy papers, and internal communications that illustrate America’s strategic interests in the region during the earl…
This book provides an overview of the principles, goals, and challenges of United States foreign policy during the mid-twentieth century. Written by Temple Wanamaker with a preface by then–Secretary of State Dean Rusk, it analyzes America’s international role in the context of Cold War tensions, global diplomacy, and emerging political shifts in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The text dis…
America Right or Wrong offers a critical examination of American nationalism and its influence on U.S. domestic and foreign policy. Anatol Lieven analyzes the cultural, political, and historical roots of American national identity, highlighting how different strands of nationalism—both civic and ideological—shape America’s worldview and global actions. The book explores the impact of nati…
American Foreign Policy: The Kissinger Era provides an analytical overview of the United States’ foreign policy during the period in which Henry Kissinger played a dominant role as National Security Advisor and Secretary of State. The book explores Kissinger’s strategic doctrines, diplomatic negotiations, and the geopolitical challenges of the Cold War. It examines the principles guiding U.…
This publication documents the historic visit of Soviet Premier Nikita S. Khrushchev to the United States from September 15 to 27, 1959, during a critical phase of the Cold War. The booklet presents speeches, statements, meetings, and public appearances made throughout his tour, emphasizing the Soviet Union’s call for peaceful coexistence and improved international relations. It highlights di…
Mixed Messages explores the complex relationship between the United States and major international organizations from the end of World War I through the end of the twentieth century. Edward C. Luck analyzes how American domestic politics, shifting national interests, and public opinion have shaped U.S. engagement with institutions such as the League of Nations and the United Nations. The book h…
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…