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The president of the United States is at once holder of the highest
elected office and commander in chief of the armed forces. How do
upcoming elections influence presidents’ behavior during wartime?
How do presidents balance perceptions of the national interest with
personal political interests? War on the Ballot examines how
electoral politics shaped presidential decisions on military and
diplomatic strategy during the wars in Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq.
Drawing on a wealth of declassified documents and interviews with
senior officials and military officers, Andrew Payne reveals the
surprisingly large role played by political considerations during
conflicts. He demonstrates how the exigencies of the electoral
cycle drove leaders to miss opportunities to limit the human and
financial costs of each war, gain strategic advantage, or sue for
peace, sometimes making critical decisions with striking disregard
for the consequences on the ground. Payne emphasizes the importance
of electoral pressures throughout the full course of a conflict,
not just around the initial decision to intervene. He shows how
electoral constraints operate across different phases of the
political calendar, going beyond the period immediately preceding a
presidential election. Offering a systematic analysis of the
relationship between electoral politics and wartime
decision-making, this book raises crucial questions about
democratic accountability in foreign policy.
For six months in 2010 Shanghai has been host to the biggest and
most ambitious World Expo in history. Central to the event are the
truly remarkable pavilions and halls that house exhibitions of the
189 countries and 57 international organisations taking part. The
first to include photographs and architectural drawings of the
completed buildings, this important new book showcases the Expos
most ambitious buildings and reflects a dynamism and spirit of
creativity that will surely influence architects and designers for
years to come.
The president of the United States is at once holder of the highest
elected office and commander in chief of the armed forces. How do
upcoming elections influence presidents’ behavior during wartime?
How do presidents balance perceptions of the national interest with
personal political interests? War on the Ballot examines how
electoral politics shaped presidential decisions on military and
diplomatic strategy during the wars in Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq.
Drawing on a wealth of declassified documents and interviews with
senior officials and military officers, Andrew Payne reveals the
surprisingly large role played by political considerations during
conflicts. He demonstrates how the exigencies of the electoral
cycle drove leaders to miss opportunities to limit the human and
financial costs of each war, gain strategic advantage, or sue for
peace, sometimes making critical decisions with striking disregard
for the consequences on the ground. Payne emphasizes the importance
of electoral pressures throughout the full course of a conflict,
not just around the initial decision to intervene. He shows how
electoral constraints operate across different phases of the
political calendar, going beyond the period immediately preceding a
presidential election. Offering a systematic analysis of the
relationship between electoral politics and wartime
decision-making, this book raises crucial questions about
democratic accountability in foreign policy.
Stratton and Cole are waiting to meet Jack so they can seal the
deal that will make or break their careers. But Jack isn't coming
to the meeting, he's been dragged out of the building by security
following an 'incident' with a female colleague. Now they have to
negotiate with his deputy - a woman. The men can't quite believe
their luck. But far from being a soft touch, Jack's stand-in proves
a much tougher nut to crack.
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