Publicado por Brookings Institution Press, 2003
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Publicado por Brookings Institution Press, 2003
ISBN 10: 0815702639 ISBN 13: 9780815702634
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Publicado por Rowman and Littlefield Publishers, 2003
ISBN 10: 0815702639 ISBN 13: 9780815702634
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Publicado por Brookings Institution Press, 2003
ISBN 10: 0815702639 ISBN 13: 9780815702634
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Condición: USED_VERYGOOD. Washington, D. C. : Brookings Institution Press, 2003. Paperback. 196 pp. - This provocative book assesses the implications of a disturbing trend in U.S. security policy: an increased willingness to use military force as an instrument of diplomacy. In The Illusion of Control, Seyom Brown shows how U.S. officials are relying on force to counter a wide range of threats to America's global interests-eclipsing previous strategies that restricted the use of military force to situations in which the country's vital interests were at stake. Brown points out that a disposition to employ military power broadly as an instrument of diplomacy was on the rise well before September 11, 2001- and it shows every sign of persisting into the future. While resorting to force may seem to be a reliable way to establish control over a disorderly world, Brown cautions that expecting to gain and maintain control through military prowess could turn out to be a dangerous illusion. In fact, employing new military technologies in an effort to control international terrorist activities, wars, and civil conflicts is likely to pull the United States into excessive commitments and imprudent action. Brown analyzes the growing willingness of U.S. government officials to use force, then critically assesses the strategic, political, and moral implications for the United States. Adapting traditional "just war" concepts to contemporary strategic, political, and technological realities, he offers a set of guidelines to help ensure that use-of-force decisions are approached with the judicious care and gravity they warrant. English text. Condition very good. Library stamps. Condition : very good copy. ISBN 9780815702634. Keywords : ,
Publicado por Rowman and Littlefield Publishers, 2003
ISBN 10: 0815702639 ISBN 13: 9780815702634
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Publicado por Brookings Institution Press, 2003
ISBN 10: 0815702639 ISBN 13: 9780815702634
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Publicado por Brookings Institution Press, 2003
ISBN 10: 0815702639 ISBN 13: 9780815702634
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Publicado por Brookings Institution Press, 2003
ISBN 10: 0815702639 ISBN 13: 9780815702634
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Publicado por Brookings Institution Press, 2003
ISBN 10: 0815702639 ISBN 13: 9780815702634
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Publicado por Brookings Institution, 2003
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Publicado por Brookings Inst Pr, 2003
ISBN 10: 0815702639 ISBN 13: 9780815702634
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Publicado por Brookings Institution Press, 2003
ISBN 10: 0815702639 ISBN 13: 9780815702634
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ISBN 10: 0815702639 ISBN 13: 9780815702634
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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - 'This provocative book assesses the implications of a disturbing trend in U.S. security policy: an increased willingness to use military force as an instrument of diplomacy. In The Illusion of Control, Seyom Brown shows how U.S. officials are relying on force to counter a wide range of threats to America's global interests-eclipsing previous strategies that restricted the use of military force to situations in which the country's vital interests were at stake. Brown points out that a disposition to employ military power broadly as an instrument of diplomacy was on the rise well before September 11, 2001- and it shows every sign of persisting into the future. While resorting to force may seem to be a reliable way to establish control over a disorderly world, Brown cautions that expecting to gain and maintain control through military prowess could turn out to be a dangerous illusion. In fact, employing new military technologies in an effort to control international terrorist activities, wars, and civil conflicts is likely to pull the United States into excessive commitments and imprudent action. Brown analyzes the growing willingness of U.S. government officials to use force, then critically assesses the strategic, political, and moral implications for the United States. Adapting traditional ''just war'' concepts to contemporary strategic, political, and technological realities, he offers a set of guidelines to help ensure that use-of-force decisions are approached with the judicious care and gravity they warrant.'.
Publicado por Brookings Institution Press, 2003
ISBN 10: 0815702639 ISBN 13: 9780815702634
Librería: moluna, Greven, Alemania
Condición: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. This provocative book assesses the implications of a disturbing trend in U.S. security policy: an increased willingness to use military force as an instrument of diplomacy.Über den AutorSeyom Brown is Lawrence A. Wien Professor .