This book provides a comprehensive examination of the political, diplomatic, and economic relations between the United States and China throughout the twentieth century. Michael Schaller analyzes major historical events, ideological confrontations, and policy shifts that shaped the complex bilateral relationship, from early interactions to the Cold War era. The work highlights how both nationsâ…
Cuba, Castro, and the United States is a firsthand analysis of diplomatic relations between Cuba and the United States during the early years of the Cuban Revolution. Written by Philip W. Bonsal, former U.S. Ambassador to Cuba, the book examines Fidel Castro’s rise to power, U.S. foreign policy toward Cuba, and the political tensions that shaped Cold War relations in the Caribbean.
Henry Kissinger is a comprehensive biography exploring the life, career, and influence of one of the most significant American diplomats of the twentieth century. The book examines Kissinger’s early years, his rise as an academic and foreign policy strategist, and his role as National Security Advisor and Secretary of State under Presidents Nixon and Ford. It analyzes his contributions to maj…
Coming to Terms: Indochina, the United States, and the War is a collection of analytical essays exploring the political, social, and historical dimensions of the Indochina conflicts, particularly the Vietnam War and its long-term consequences. Edited by Douglas Allen and Ngô Vĩnh Long, the volume brings together scholars who examine U.S. involvement, revolutionary movements, regional dynamics…
Intimate Ties, Bitter Struggles examines the complex, often contradictory relationship between the United States and Latin America from the end of World War II to the early twenty-first century. Alan McPherson analyzes the political, economic, military, and cultural interactions that have shaped hemispheric relations, highlighting both cooperation and conflict. The book explores major events su…
Kennedy and Roosevelt: The Uneasy Alliance explores the complex and often tense political relationship between Franklin D. Roosevelt and Joseph P. Kennedy during the turbulent years surrounding World War II. Michael R. Beschloss examines the personal ambitions, ideological differences, and strategic disagreements that shaped their interactions, revealing how their alliance influenced U.S. forei…
Franklin D. Roosevelt’s World Order examines the international vision and foreign policy strategies developed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt during his administration, particularly through the era of World War II. Willard Range analyzes Roosevelt’s approach to building a stable postwar world, his diplomatic principles, and the political challenges he faced in shaping global order. The b…
This book examines the strategic, political, and diplomatic developments involving the United States Navy and its activities in the Far East during the decade 1921–1931. Gerald E. Wheeler analyzes naval operations, American foreign policy, and the growing tensions between the United States and Japan in the years preceding the attack on Pearl Harbor. Through detailed historical documentation, …
This book analyzes the evolving national interests of the United States within the context of a rapidly changing global environment. Donald E. Nuechterlein offers a detailed examination of America's political, economic, military, and ideological priorities, explaining how these interests shape foreign policy decisions. Through historical perspectives and contemporary issues, the book explores t…
This book analyzes the United States’ undeclared war against the Sandinista government in Nicaragua during the 1980s. Edited by Thomas W. Walker, the volume brings together multiple scholars who examine the political, military, and ideological dimensions of U.S. intervention under President Ronald Reagan. The contributors detail the strategies used to destabilize the Sandinistas, the role of …