This book presents a dialogue between Japanese journalist Junnosuke Kishida and former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger on the major political, economic, and strategic challenges facing the world as it approaches the twenty-first century. Through a series of in-depth conversations, the two discuss global power shifts, U.S.–Japan relations, security issues, and the future of internation…
The book provides an inside account of Henry Kissinger’s diplomatic negotiations in the Middle East during the 1970s. Written by Israeli journalist Matti Golan and translated into English, it explores Kissinger’s step-by-step diplomatic strategy following the Yom Kippur War. The narrative reveals behind-the-scenes conversations, political tensions, and the complexity of U.S. involvement in …
Washington Rules: America’s Path to Permanent War examines the long-standing foreign policy consensus that has shaped the United States’ global military posture since the mid-20th century. Andrew J. Bacevich argues that a deeply rooted set of strategic assumptions—maintained by political leaders, military institutions, and foreign-policy elites—has guided the nation toward continuous mi…
This scholarly work examines the formation of professional identity among United States Foreign Service Officers during the period 1908–1931. Robert D. Schulzinger analyzes the recruitment, education, social background, and career expectations of diplomats in the early twentieth century, illustrating how their training and worldview shaped American diplomacy. The book explores institutional r…
This widely used academic text provides a comprehensive historical analysis of the origins and evolution of the United States Constitution. In this fifth edition, Alfred H. Kelly and Winfred A. Harbison trace the development of constitutional principles from the colonial era through the founding period and into the twentieth century. The book explores the philosophical foundations of American c…
James Risen’s investigative work exposes the clandestine operations and internal conflicts within the CIA during the George W. Bush administration. Drawing on confidential sources and classified accounts, the book reveals intelligence failures, unauthorized surveillance, covert missions, and the political pressures that shaped U.S. national security strategy after 9/11. Risen documents how di…
This book provides a comprehensive historical survey of the political, economic, and diplomatic relations between the United States and East Asia. Richard W. Van Alstyne examines major developments in U.S. foreign policy toward China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia, highlighting both cooperation and conflict from the nineteenth century through the Cold War era. The work explores the strategic…
This scholarly work by Carl P. Parrini analyzes the emergence and evolution of United States economic diplomacy during the years 1916 to 1923, a period marked by World War I and the early postwar international order. Parrini examines how American policymakers, bankers, and business leaders shaped global financial structures and sought to expand U.S. influence through loans, trade policy, and ec…
This third edition by W. Norman Brown provides a comprehensive overview of the political, historical, and diplomatic relations between the United States and the major nations of South Asia—India, Pakistan, and the newly formed Bangladesh. Brown analyzes the evolution of American policy in the region, the influence of geopolitical tensions, and the differing national priorities that shaped int…
This volume examines the evolution of United States policy toward Africa during the post–World War II era, focusing on political, economic, and strategic factors that shaped American engagement with the continent. Edited by Frederick S. Arkhurst and produced in cooperation with the Phelps-Stokes Fund, the book provides analyses from multiple scholars and policymakers on issues such as decolon…