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…
The Frugal Superpower examines how the financial constraints of the early 21st century reshape the global role of the United States. Michael Mandelbaum argues that the era of expansive American international engagement—supported by ample economic resources—is ending, giving rise to a more restrained foreign policy. By analyzing geopolitical shifts, budget limitations, and global expectation…
The Force of Fantasy explores how symbolic communication, storytelling, and rhetorical vision shape American social and political life. Ernest G. Bormann examines the ways collective fantasies influence public opinion, national identity, and political decision-making. Through his analysis of rhetorical movements and shared fantasies, the book demonstrates how narratives help restore, reform, or…
This book examines the major issues faced by the United States in formulating its policy toward Southeast Asia during the early Cold War period. Edited by William Henderson, it analyzes political, economic, and security considerations that shaped American involvement in the region. Through contributions by subject-matter experts, the volume explores regional dynamics, nationalist movements, the…
The Arab World by William R. Polk provides a comprehensive overview of the history, politics, and cultural foundations of the Arab region. This fourth edition expands earlier work published under the title The United States and the Arab World. Polk examines the political evolution of Arab countries, their relations with major world powers—especially the United States—and the internal and ex…
The Anglo-American Threat to Albania by Enver Hoxha, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party of Labour of Albania, reflects events he lived through, his personal impressions, and gives conclusions, which provide lessons for all periods, drawn from the hostile activity carried out openly or behind the scenes by the Anglo Bourgeois attempts to put Albania under its imperialistic swa…
This memoir by Alan Greenspan, former Chairman of the Federal Reserve, offers an in-depth reflection on his personal journey, professional career, and the evolution of the global economy. Through historical insights and analytical commentary, Greenspan discusses major economic events, policy challenges, and the forces that shaped the modern financial world. The book provides both an autobiograp…
This book examines the ways imprisonment, escape, and the notion of “brainwashing” shaped American cultural and political perceptions during the Cold War. Susan L. Carruthers explores how captivity narratives, political prisoners, defections, and repatriation stories were represented in media, motion pictures, literature, and popular culture. Through historical documentation and cultural an…
This volume examines the diverse forms, sources, and political consequences of anti-Americanism across different regions of the world. Bringing together leading scholars, it analyzes how perceptions of the United States are shaped by historical experiences, foreign policy actions, ideological differences, and global power dynamics. The book explores variations of anti-American attitudes, rangin…
The New Egalitarianism explores the rise of modern egalitarian theories and their impact on political and social life in the United States. Edited by David Lewis Schaefer, the book compiles essays that critically examine issues such as civil rights, affirmative action, equality, social justice, and the evolving nature of political thought. Through a series of scholarly analyses, the contributor…