The Foreign Policy of George W. Bush: Values, Strategy, and Loyalty - Hardcover

Moens, Alexander

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0754642747 ISBN 13: 9780754642749

Publisher: Routledge, 2004

Synopsis

Few presidents in modern times have seen their words and actions subject to such intense critical scrutiny as George W. Bush. His critics label him the 'Pariah President', personally inarticulate and at times politically incoherent; his supporters portray him as gifted and skilled, one of the most decisive, successful and popular leaders of our time. But if 'the person is now the policy' at the White House - and that person happens to be both activist and moralist - what kind of presidency and foreign policy flows from such a leader? How has Bush changed American politics and the role of the United States in the world? Alexander Moens offers the first systematic explanation of Bush's foreign policy by describing the complexities of the man and how his particular personality and style so heavily influence the final policy outcomes. Frank, engaging and insightful, it offers an original and carefully documented account of Bush's personality, his presidential style and his decision-making process, and how these three core ingredients in turn provide the key to understanding Bush's overall strategy and policy. The Foreign Policy of George W. Bush is an ideal reference for contemporary US foreign policy, international security, and diplomatic relations. With detailed and candid insights into the presidential leadership it will also make fascinating reading for those interested in the future of American politics.

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About the Author

Alexander Moens is Professor in the Department of Political Science, Simon Fraser University, British Columbia, Canada

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What kind of presidency and foreign policy follows when you combine a confident, activist and moralist president who also has a sharp political game plan? This volume offers an original and carefully documented account of Bush's personality, presidential style and decision-making process and how three core ingredients provide the key to understanding Bush's overall strategy and policy.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0754642747
• ISBN 13: 9780754642749
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 236