Failing to Confront Islamic Totalitarianism: From George W. Bush to Barack Obama and Beyond

Ghate, Onkar; Journo, Elan

ISBN 10: 0996010106 / ISBN 13: 9780996010108

Published by Ayn Rand Institute, 2016

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Failing to Confront Islamic Totalitarianism: From George W. Bush to Barack Obama and Beyond
• Publisher: Ayn Rand Institute
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0996010106
• ISBN 13: 9780996010108
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 12 ounces

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Synopsis

The military strength of the United States is unmatched in all of world history. Yet fifteen years after September 11, Islamic totalitarianism is undefeated, emboldened, and on the march: from Paris and San Bernardino to Brussels and Orlando. Why? The fundamental problem lies in the irrational philosophic ideas that permeate—and subvert—American foreign policy. The United States is a military superpower, but it lacks the self-confidence and moral certainty needed to defend itself and its ideals. And our political and intellectual leaders evade the nature of Islamic totalitarianism. After 9/11, the Ayn Rand Institute predicted that the prevailing ideas about morality would undercut our foreign policy and cripple us in action. Those predictions have proved correct. Can we end the Islamist menace and secure our right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness on earth? Yes—easily—if we adopt the right philosophic ideas to guide our foreign policy.

About the Author

Onkar Ghate is senior fellow and chief content officer at the Ayn Rand Institute, where Elan Journo is a fellow and director of policy research.