Being insulated by two immense oceans makes it hard for Americans
to appreciate the concerns of more exposed countries. American
democracy's rapid rise also fools many into thinking the same
liberal system can flourish anywhere, and having populated a vast
continent with relative ease impedes Americans' understanding of
conflicts between different peoples over other lands. Paul R.
Pillar ties the American public's misconceptions about foreign
threats and behaviors to the nation's history and geography,
arguing that American success in international relations is
achieved often in spite of, rather than because of, the public's
worldview. Drawing a fascinating line from colonial events to
America's handling of modern international terrorism, Pillar shows
how presumption and misperception turned Finlandization into a
dirty word in American policy circles, bolstered the "for us or
against us" attitude that characterized the policies of the George
W. Bush administration, and continue to obscure the reasons behind
Iraq's close relationship with Iran. Fundamental misunderstandings
have created a cycle in which threats are underestimated before an
attack occurs and then are overestimated after they happen. By
exposing this longstanding tradition of misperception, Pillar hopes
the United States can develop policies that better address
international realities rather than biased beliefs.
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