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The Big Stick: The Limits of Soft Power & The Necessity of Military Force

by Eliot A. Cohen
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The Big Stick: The Limits of Soft Power & The Necessity of Military Force
The Big Stick: The Limits of Soft Power & The Necessity of Military Force

Military power's enduring role in global politics.

If you're seeking a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding America's use of military force in international affairs, "The Big Stick" by Eliot Cohen is an invaluable read. As a prominent scholar, Cohen convincingly discusses why, despite the evolving geopolitical landscape, hard power remains an essential element of the U.S. strategy. It's a thought-provoking book that challenges the optimistic reliance on diplomacy and economic sanctions alone.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Big Stick: The Limits of Soft Power & The Necessity of Military Force

by Eliot A. Cohen
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ISBN: 9780465044726
Authors: Eliot A. Cohen
Publisher: Basic Books
Date of Publication: 2017-01-03
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Philosophy, Politics, History
Related Topics: War, Society, Political Science, Government, History, Theory, Politics
Goodreads rating: 3.82
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"Speak softly and carry a big stick" Theodore Roosevelt famously said in 1901, when the United States was emerging as a great power. It was the right sentiment, perhaps, in an age of imperial rivalry but today many Americans doubt the utility of their global military presence, thinking it outdated, unnecessary or even dangerous. In The Big Stick, Eliot A. Cohen-a scholar and practitioner of international relations-disagrees. He argues that hard power remains essential for American foreign policy. While acknowledging that the US must be careful about why, when, and how it uses force, he insists that its international role is as critical as ever, and armed force is vital to that role. Cohen explains that American leaders must learn to use hard power in new ways and for new circumstances. The rise of a well-armed China, Russia's conquest of Crimea and eastern Ukraine, nuclear threats from North Korea and Iran, and the spread of radical Islamist movements like ISIS are some of the key threats to global peace. If the United States relinquishes its position as a strong but prudent military power, and fails to accept its role as the guardian of a stable world order we run the risk of unleashing disorder, violence and tyranny on a scale not seen since the 1930s. The US is still, as Madeleine Albright once dubbed it, "the indispensable nation."
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Military power's enduring role in global politics.

If you're seeking a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding America's use of military force in international affairs, "The Big Stick" by Eliot Cohen is an invaluable read. As a prominent scholar, Cohen convincingly discusses why, despite the evolving geopolitical landscape, hard power remains an essential element of the U.S. strategy. It's a thought-provoking book that challenges the optimistic reliance on diplomacy and economic sanctions alone.

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