Strategic Preemption: US Foreign Policy And The Second Iraq War (Us Foreign Policy and Conflict in the Islamic World) (Us Foreign Policy and Conflict in ... Policy and Conflict in the Islamic World)

Placing the second US-Iraq conflict in the context of emerging trends in international relations, this exceptional, timely volume examines the broad framework of US policy toward Iraq under the administration of George W. Bush. The Second Iraq War marks the third time since 1991 that the United States has invaded a Muslim country, and this book details not only the specifics of the conflict, but the war's broad impact on US relations with Muslim states, both in a regional and global context. It analyzes the development of the previous US policy of containment to the new doctrine of preemption. The volume also: ¢ Examines the linkages between Al Qaeda's attacks on the United States on 11 September 2001 and the prosecution of the Second Iraq War. ¢ The 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States formed part of the larger legacy of American interaction in Afghanistan. From the end of World War II onward, American foreign policy had a significant impact on the conflicts that marked the twentieth century history of this troubled land. The role of the United States was magnified by the violence of the ongoing internal ethnic struggles and the external machinations of the superpower Cold War rivalry.

In line with the aims of the series, this valuable new book:
· presents a historical overview of the causes and legacy of Afghanistan's internal conflict
· explores the role and influence of the actors involved, including the various ethnic and religious groups and external powers such as the United States and the Soviet Union
· provides the framework for a broader exploration of US policy toward Afghanistan

A Bitter Harvest concludes with an assessment of US policy and policy recommendations.

Contents: Introduction: the renewed importance of Afghanistan in US policy
The ethnic actors
Colonialism and the history of conflict
The failure of the post-colonial Afghan state
US policy at the dawn of the Cold War
The turn to the Soviet Union
1979: the invasion and the Mujahideen
The Taliban and post-Cold War US policy
September 11 and the fall of the Taliban
Conclusion: the present and future US role
Bibliography
Index.

About the Author:
Tom Lansford, Assistant Professor, University of Southern Mississippi, USA

Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and October 12, 2002 in the United States and on Bali, we may be witnessing the most sweeping shift in US foreign policy since the beginning of the cold war. America is again committed to leading the world in a battle against a global enemy. The US' relationship with Indonesia - the country with the world's largest Islamic population - could prove to be of decisive importance for the success of its new global mission. Timo Kivimäki's analysis of the dynamics and background of the US-Indonesian relationship will be essential reading for all concerned with American Foreign Policy, Asian studies, peace studies and conflict resolution and negotiation.

Kivimäki sheds light on the question of how the American commitment to global leadership affects US-Indonesian relations. The paradox of the bargaining strength of the weak Indonesia vis-à-vis the global hegemon is studied by examining US-Indonesian negotiations from the end of World War II up to the end of the millennium.

Contents: Introduction
The negotiations
Research design
Bargaining during hegemonic transition
Bargaining during integral hegemony
Emerging challenge to the hegemonic order
Second phase of hegemonic decline
Bargaining during minimal hegemony
Post-hegemonic bargaining
Conclusions: strength of weakness
References
Annexes
Index.

About the Author:
Timo Kivimäki, Senior Researcher and Associate Professor, Nordic Institute of Asian Studies, Denmark

Vaughn P. Shannon argues that US foreign policy toward the Arab-Israeli conflict has been determined at three levels of analysis: that of systemic strategic context, that of domestic politics, and that of individual decision-makers. In this book he explores the role of each level of influence, as well as the implications for the posture which the US has chosen.

Reflecting changing circumstances, the volume examines the Cold War, the Gulf War and the new 'War on Terror' and how they have each placed differing pressures on US policymakers as they strive to maintain the ultimate strategic goal of preserving regional oil from becoming dominated by hostile forces.

It is suitable for courses on American foreign policy, world politics and politics of the Middle East.

Contents: Introduction
Context of conflict: perspective and US policy
Present at the creation: US policy to 1949
Evolution of a 'Special Relationship': 1949-1967
War and peace: 1967-1979
From Cold War to Gulf War: 1979-1991
Implementing Oslo: 1991 - 2000
After Oslo: the politics of peace and terror, 2000-2002
Conclusion: assessing the balance sheet
Bibliography
Index Adeed Dawisha, author of Arab Nationalism in the Twentieth Century: From Triumph to Despair

About the Author:
: Vaughn P Shannon is Assistant Professor within the Department of Political Science at Miami University, USA.

The 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States formed part of the larger legacy of American interaction in Afghanistan. From the end of World War II onward, American foreign policy had a significant impact on the conflicts that marked the twentieth century history of this troubled land. The role of the United States was magnified by the violence of the ongoing internal ethnic struggles and the external machinations of the superpower Cold War rivalry. In line with the aims of the series, this valuable new book: · presents a historical overview of the causes and legacy of Afghanistan's internal conflict · explores the role and influence of the actors involved, including the various ethnic and religious groups and external powers such as the United States and the Soviet Union · provides the framework for a broader exploration of US policy toward Afghanistan A Bitter Harvest concludes with an assessment of US policy and policy recommendations. "Placing the second US-Iraq conflict in the context of emerging trends in international relations, this volume examines the broad framework of US policy toward Iraq under the administration of George W. Bush. The Second Iraq War marks the third time since 1991 that the United States has invaded a Muslim country, and this book details not only the specifics of the conflict, but the War's broad impact on US relations with Muslim states, both in a regional and global context." "It is a supplementary text for courses on conflict and security, foreign policy, Middle East studies and international relations more generally."--Jacket "Vaughn P. Shannon argues that U.S. foreign policy toward the Arab-Israeli conflict has been determined at three levels of analysis: that of systemic strategic context, that of domestic politics, and that of individual decision-makers. In this book he explores the role of each level of influence, as well as the implications for the posture which the US has chosen." "It is suitable for courses on American foreign policy, world politics and politics of the Middle East."--Jacket. Introduction; Context of conflict: perspectives on the Arab-Israeli conflict; Present at the creation: US policy to 1949; Evolution of a 'Special Relationship': 1949–1967; War and peace: 1967–1979; From Cold War to Gulf War: new threats and new opportunities, 1979–1991; Implementing Oslo: 1991–2000; After Oslo: the politics of peace and terror, 2000–2002; Conclusion: assessing the balance sheet; Bibliography; Index "This books presents a historical overview of the causes and legacy of Afghanistan's internal conflict; explores the role and influence of the actors involved, including the various ethnic and religious groups and external powers such as the United States and the Soviet Union; and provides the framework for a broader exploration of US policy toward Afghanistan."--Jacket In 'Crossing the Rubicon', the author argues that American policy in the Middle East underwent a transformation as a result of a long-forgotten, but ultimately fateful, battle which took place in 1981. The book also considers the debate over Ronald Reagan's approval of the sale of the Airborne Warning and Control System to Saudi Arabia. Ronald Reagan's landslide election to the presidency was largely the result of his success in mobilizing the support of Northern white ethnic voters who had previously served as loyal and reliable constituencies of the Democratic Party. The legacy of the past US Iraq policy and September 11 The doctrine of preemption Diplomacy and brinksmanship A coalition of the willing Operation Iraqi Freedom Rebuilding and reconstruction The future of US Iraq policy. This work explores the role and influence of the actors involved in Afghanistan's internal conflict, including the various ethnic and religious groups and external powers such as the United States and the Soviet Union. Gennemgang af USA's udenrigspolitik i Mellemøsten og de forhold, der har medvirket til at påvirke den førte politik, med vægten lagt på den arabisk - israelske konflikt fra 1949 og indtil 2002 Amerikansk udenrigspolitik. Beskrivelse af USA's udenrigspolitik i Afghanistan siden 1945 og den forandring, der skete efter 11. september 2001 Since the end of the Cold War, US security policy in the Persian Gulf has been dominated by the issue of Iraq. Beskrivelse af den ændring der er sket i USA's udenrigspolitik overfor Indonesien, siden 11. september 2001