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Judging Bush (Paperback)
Robert Maranto, Tom Lansford, Jeremy Johnson
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There is no shortage of opinions on the legacy that George W. Bush
will leave as 43rd President of the United States. Recognizing that
Bush the Younger has been variously described as dimwitted,
opportunistic, innovative, and bold, it would be presumptuous to
draw any hard and fast conclusions about how history will view him.
Nevertheless, it is well within academia's ability to begin to make
preliminary judgments by weighing the evidence we do have and
testing assumptions.
In the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks and the initially
successful military campaign in Afghanistan, Bush and his
administration enjoyed nearly unprecedented popularity. But after
failures in Iraq and in the federal government's response to
Hurricane Katrina, Bush's approval ratings plummeted. Guided by a
new framework, "Judging Bush" boldly takes steps to evaluate the
highs and lows of the Bush legacy according to four types of
competence: strategic, political, tactical, and moral. It offers a
first look at the man, his domestic and foreign policies, and the
executive office's relationship to the legislative and judicial
branches from a distinguished and ideologically diverse set of
award-winning political scientists and White House veterans. Topics
include Bush's decision-making style, the management of the
executive branch, the role and influence of Dick Cheney, elections
and party realignment, the Bush economy, Hurricane Katrina, No
Child Left Behind, and competing treatments of the wars in Iraq and
Afghanistan.
Contributors include Lara M. Brown, David B. Cohen, Jeffrey E.
Cohen, Laura Conley, Jack Covarrubias, John J. DiIulio, Jr.,
William A. Galston, Frederick M. Hess, Karen M. Hult, Lori A.
Johnson, Robert G. Kaufman, Anne M. Khademian, Lawrence J. Korb,
Patrick McGuinn, Michael Moreland, Costas Panagopoulos, James P.
Pfiffner, Richard E. Redding, Neil Reedy, Andrew Rudalevige,
Charles E. Walcott, and Shirley Anne Warshaw.
As a cultural centre for Islamic interests across the world and as
a focus point for increasing levels of economic and security
interdependence, the Middle East remains a stage on which
international politics will be played for the foreseeable future.
This comprehensive study looks at the important international and
regional actors and their interaction with, and reaction to, US
foreign policy toward the region. The volume elucidates the trends
in great power interest and interaction in the Middle East and
studies the impact of the United States as the region's foremost
military power. It highlights the changing nature of actors'
relationships with the US and each other as their interests and
policies evolve in response to changes in the region. Scholars,
graduate and undergraduate students and the interested public will
find this volume a useful guide and an ideal companion work for
courses on the Middle East, US foreign policy and international
security issues.
This title was first published in 2000: This study bridges the gap
in the otherwise rich literature on European security through its
analysis of past and present efforts at military integration.
Previous works have concentrated on the transatlantic relationship
or the intra-European dimension of the effort to create autonomous
defense capabilities or even on the ramifications of the changed
defense market. Evolution and Devolution combines these themes and
subjects. The work integrates these topics against the backdrop of
the current scholarly debate over international relations by
examining the changing nature of sovereignty and the evolution of
the nation state. In the end, the course toward more integration
and yet continued participation of the U.S., is shown to be the
optimum course for EU member states in light of the security
threats and constraints facing national governments.
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The Roads to Congress 2012 (Hardcover)
Sean D. Foreman, Robert Dewhirst; Contributions by Peter Bergerson, Margaret Banyan, Jeffrey S Ashley, …
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The 2012 congressional elections played an equally vital role in
determining the future course of America as the presidential race
that topped the electoral ticket. Readers of this book will gain
insights about the formative aspects of the 2012 campaign season as
well as in depth coverage of key races for Congress. Exclusive to
this volume are three chapters that look at important processes
which impacted the campaign cycle: voter suppression laws passed in
nearly every state, the role of Super PACs and independent
expenditures in the wake of the Citizens United Supreme Court
decision, and the results of redistricting and partisan
gerrymandering throughout the country. Then the case studies follow
the path of seven House and six Senate races from inception to
election postmortem. The chapters are both narrative and provide
analysis of an array of interesting and diverse contests from
throughout the country. Each entry was written by one or more
experts living in the state or region of the race. The authors
provide succinct and highly readable chapters meant to illustrate
the distinctive nature of the campaigns they are examining. Readers
will see individual campaigns and elections "up close" and be able
to compare and contrast one from another because of the common
format employed throughout the book. Taken together, the chapters
reveal that the roads to Congress, while similar in so many ways,
each follow a unique route to Capitol Hill.
Using the Mississippi Gulf Coast as a case study, this book focuses
on the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and develops the concept of
resilience and how it applies to Homeland Security in the aftermath
of the worst natural disaster to hit the United States. Through the
lens of the national response to Hurricane Katrina and the local
lens of the recovery of the Mississippi Gulf Coast community, this
work elucidates the particular qualities that make a community and
a nation more resilient, discussing resilience as a concept and an
application. Additionally, it explores in-depth the interconnected
fields that comprise resilience; including economic, social,
infrastructure, and political domains. By examining what went
right, what went wrong, and what can be improved upon during the
Mississippi Gulf Coast's recovery, scholars and policymakers can
better understand community resilience not just as a concept, but
also as a practice.
The post-Cold War diplomacy of the United States evolved in stages
that reflected changes in the international system. Through the
1990s, the nation's foreign affairs were marked by an evolution
away from the post-World War II focus on security and superpower
competition to a more multifaceted and nuanced series of policies
that included economic concerns, social and cultural issues, and
environmental matters. However, an escalating series of terrorist
attacks that culminated in the 11 September 2001 strikes on New
York and Washington, D.C. led to the reemergence of security as the
main foreign policy issue for the United States. The subsequent
American-led "war on terror" mirrored the Cold War in its goals,
and the administration of President George W. Bush endeavored to
build a multinational counterterrorism coalition that paralleled
the Western alliance of the bipolar era. The A to Z of U.S.
Diplomacy Since the Cold War is a concise overview of the main
figures, conflicts, events, and policies of the United States in
the post-Cold War era. The study explores the main elements of U.S.
foreign policy and the regional and international reaction to
American policies from the presidency of George H. W. Bush to that
of George W. Bush. Through its entries, the book analyzes the
underlying themes of U.S. diplomacy and the new policies formulated
and implemented in response to broad changes in global politics.
The book includes a chronology of events from 1991 to 2007, an
introduction that highlights important themes of the era,
cross-referenced entries on significant topics, a detailed
bibliography, and appendixes of major documents. The work is ideal
for both public and academic libraries, the general public, or the
specialist looking for a reference tool in this area.
Developing ideas established in the successful first edition, this
new version of America's War on Terror updates and expands the
original collection of essays, allowing the reader to fully
understand how the causes of the war on terror, both the domestic
and foreign policy implications, and the future challenges faced by
the United States have moved on since 2003. Features include: "
Developing ideas established in the successful first edition, this
new version of America's War on Terror updates and expands the
original collection of essays, allowing the reader to fully
understand how the causes of the war on terror, both the domestic
and foreign policy implications, and the future challenges faced by
the United States have moved on since 2003. Features include: "
This title was first published in 2000: This study bridges the gap
in the otherwise rich literature on European security through its
analysis of past and present efforts at military integration.
Previous works have concentrated on the transatlantic relationship
or the intra-European dimension of the effort to create autonomous
defense capabilities or even on the ramifications of the changed
defense market. Evolution and Devolution combines these themes and
subjects. The work integrates these topics against the backdrop of
the current scholarly debate over international relations by
examining the changing nature of sovereignty and the evolution of
the nation state. In the end, the course toward more integration
and yet continued participation of the U.S., is shown to be the
optimum course for EU member states in light of the security
threats and constraints facing national governments.
This title was first published in 2002. This detailed examination
of the role of the Transatlantic Alliance in support of the
America-led military and intelligence operations against the
Taliban and the Al-Qaida network since the terrorist attacks on the
United States provides the first in-depth analysis of NATO's
historic first invocation of Article V of the Washington Treaty.
Including a substantial overview of NATO's place in the broad
security framework of the Western Atlantic powers and both the
shared history and ideals that form its common basis, the book
specifically analyzes the political machinations behind the
decision to invoke Article V and the impact of political
differences among the Alliance partners. The book also looks at
efforts to prevent future incidents by expanding the security
framework of the Alliance. An essential reference source for
military and foreign policy academics, courses and practitioners,
this text offers the reader an unprecedented insight into NATO's
response to this most significant event.
This title was first published in 2002. This detailed examination
of the role of the Transatlantic Alliance in support of the
America-led military and intelligence operations against the
Taliban and the Al-Qaida network since the terrorist attacks on the
United States provides the first in-depth analysis of NATO's
historic first invocation of Article V of the Washington Treaty.
Including a substantial overview of NATO's place in the broad
security framework of the Western Atlantic powers and both the
shared history and ideals that form its common basis, the book
specifically analyzes the political machinations behind the
decision to invoke Article V and the impact of political
differences among the Alliance partners. The book also looks at
efforts to prevent future incidents by expanding the security
framework of the Alliance. An essential reference source for
military and foreign policy academics, courses and practitioners,
this text offers the reader an unprecedented insight into NATO's
response to this most significant event.
As a cultural centre for Islamic interests across the world and as
a focus point for increasing levels of economic and security
interdependence, the Middle East remains a stage on which
international politics will be played for the foreseeable future.
This comprehensive study looks at the important international and
regional actors and their interaction with, and reaction to, US
foreign policy toward the region. The volume elucidates the trends
in great power interest and interaction in the Middle East and
studies the impact of the United States as the region's foremost
military power. It highlights the changing nature of actors'
relationships with the US and each other as their interests and
policies evolve in response to changes in the region. Scholars,
graduate and undergraduate students and the interested public will
find this volume a useful guide and an ideal companion work for
courses on the Middle East, US foreign policy and international
security issues.
In response to the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, the
United States embarked on a dramatic and sustained effort to reform
and revitalize its homeland security policies and structures. This
book offers an examination of the evolution of policy and the
concurrent restructuring of existing agencies, as well as the
creation of new bodies designed to counter the threat of
transnational terrorism. Detailing the historical roots of US
homeland security policy and its evolution in the aftermath of the
9/11 attacks, this book provides a unique overview of the emerging
and existing agencies and bureaux at the national, state and local
levels which are tasked with homeland security. Furthermore, by
integrating the existing paradigms of contemporary security policy
with the changing nature of threat and response, it provides an
invaluable overview of existing and likely future security threats
to the US homeland.
The rise of the Islamic State has dramatically forced a
recalculation of political order and security in the Persian Gulf
and broader Greater Middle East by the United States and its allies
and adversaries, including, most notably, Iran, Israel and Saudi
Arabia. Since the Arab Spring of 2011, the Islamic State has
altered the military balance in the Syrian intra-state conflict and
captured significant territory in Iraq. Its military successes has
attracted foreign fighters from more than 100 countries, drawn in
some cases by a sophisticated recruitment strategy that effectively
combines a jihadist message with a social media outreach program
targeting vulnerable Muslim populations in the region and the West.
The Islamic State has prompted renewed American and allied military
intervention in Iraq and Syria, and complicated the US relationship
with its Iranian adversaries. The New Islamic State examines the
rise of the religious extremist organization from the ashes of
al-Qaeda in Iraq to its current efforts in Syria and Iraq and is
designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the Islamic State,
its effects on the Persian Gulf and Greater Middle East, and the
response of both regional and great powers. The book is suitable
for academics, policymakers and the general public.
In response to the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, the
United States embarked on a dramatic and sustained effort to reform
and revitalize its homeland security policies and structures. This
book offers an examination of the evolution of policy and the
concurrent restructuring of existing agencies, as well as the
creation of new bodies designed to counter the threat of
transnational terrorism. Detailing the historical roots of US
homeland security policy and its evolution in the aftermath of the
9/11 attacks, this book provides a unique overview of the emerging
and existing agencies and bureaux at the national, state and local
levels which are tasked with homeland security. Furthermore, by
integrating the existing paradigms of contemporary security policy
with the changing nature of threat and response, it provides an
invaluable overview of existing and likely future security threats
to the US homeland.
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: A* presents a
historical overview of the causes and legacy of Afghanistan's
internal conflict A* 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 A*
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.
This book analyzes the complex causes and effects of the September
11, 2001, terrorist attacks both domestically and internationally,
and examines the subsequent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. The first
decade of the 21st century witnessed a watershed of political,
economic, diplomatic, and military change as a direct result of the
events of September 11, 2001. Through narrative chapters, a
chronology of events, biographical sketches of principal players,
and annotated primary documents, author Tom Lansford documents the
domestic impact of the terrorist attacks that stunned the world as
well as the subsequent "war on terror" and the invasions and
occupations of Afghanistan and Iraq. 9/11 and the Wars in
Afghanistan and Iraq: A Chronology and Reference Guide explores the
origins and aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks
in both the domestic and international contexts. It addresses the
rise of global terrorism and the concurrent histories of
Afghanistan, Iraq, and the broader Middle East, as well as the
interaction of the United States with the region. Events, trends,
groups, and individual players are examined as part of the broader
historical context, allowing readers to see the connections between
these various elements. Provides insightful quotes from
contemporary figures and primary documents ranging from Osama bin
Laden's 1998 fatwa against the United States to the 2006 Iraq Study
Group Report Contains 12 biographies ranging from Osama bin Laden
to George W. Bush that provide detailed background on important
figures from the era Presents a chronology of events from the 1970s
to the present day, including occurrences leading to the September
11, 2001, attacks and the Iraq War Includes a select bibliography
of major works on the September 11, 2001, attacks; the war in Iraq;
homeland security; and the war on terror Contains a detailed
glossary of key terms such as "Shiite" and "weapons of mass
destruction"
The rise of the Islamic State has dramatically forced a
recalculation of political order and security in the Persian Gulf
and broader Greater Middle East by the United States and its allies
and adversaries, including, most notably, Iran, Israel and Saudi
Arabia. Since the Arab Spring of 2011, the Islamic State has
altered the military balance in the Syrian intra-state conflict and
captured significant territory in Iraq. Its military successes has
attracted foreign fighters from more than 100 countries, drawn in
some cases by a sophisticated recruitment strategy that effectively
combines a jihadist message with a social media outreach program
targeting vulnerable Muslim populations in the region and the West.
The Islamic State has prompted renewed American and allied military
intervention in Iraq and Syria, and complicated the US relationship
with its Iranian adversaries. The New Islamic State examines the
rise of the religious extremist organization from the ashes of
al-Qaeda in Iraq to its current efforts in Syria and Iraq and is
designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the Islamic State,
its effects on the Persian Gulf and Greater Middle East, and the
response of both regional and great powers. The book is suitable
for academics, policymakers and the general public.
The Political Handbook of the World 2022-2023 provides timely,
thorough, and accurate political information, with more in-depth
coverage of current political controversies than any other
reference guide. The updated 2022-2023 edition continues to be the
most authoritative source for finding complete facts and analysis
on each country′s governmental and political makeup. Tom Lansford
has compiled in one place more than 200 entries on countries and
territories throughout the world, this volume is renowned for its
extensive coverage of all major and minor political parties and
groups in each political system. It also provides names of key
ambassadors and international memberships of each country, plus
detailed profiles of more than 30 intergovernmental organizations
and UN agencies. And this update will aim to include coverage of
current events, issues, crises, and controversies from the course
of the last two years.
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Judging Bush (Hardcover)
Robert Maranto, Tom Lansford, Jeremy Johnson
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R3,411
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There is no shortage of opinions on the legacy that George W. Bush
will leave as 43rd President of the United States. Recognizing that
Bush the Younger has been variously described as dimwitted,
opportunistic, innovative, and bold, it would be presumptuous to
draw any hard and fast conclusions about how history will view him.
Nevertheless, it is well within academia's ability to begin to make
preliminary judgments by weighing the evidence we do have and
testing assumptions.
In the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks and the initially
successful military campaign in Afghanistan, Bush and his
administration enjoyed nearly unprecedented popularity. But after
failures in Iraq and in the federal government's response to
Hurricane Katrina, Bush's approval ratings plummeted. Guided by a
new framework, "Judging Bush" boldly takes steps to evaluate the
highs and lows of the Bush legacy according to four types of
competence: strategic, political, tactical, and moral. It offers a
first look at the man, his domestic and foreign policies, and the
executive office's relationship to the legislative and judicial
branches from a distinguished and ideologically diverse set of
award-winning political scientists and White House veterans. Topics
include Bush's decision-making style, the management of the
executive branch, the role and influence of Dick Cheney, elections
and party realignment, the Bush economy, Hurricane Katrina, No
Child Left Behind, and competing treatments of the wars in Iraq and
Afghanistan.
Contributors include Lara M. Brown, David B. Cohen, Jeffrey E.
Cohen, Laura Conley, Jack Covarrubias, John J. DiIulio, Jr.,
William A. Galston, Frederick M. Hess, Karen M. Hult, Lori A.
Johnson, Robert G. Kaufman, Anne M. Khademian, Lawrence J. Korb,
Patrick McGuinn, Michael Moreland, Costas Panagopoulos, James P.
Pfiffner, Richard E. Redding, Neil Reedy, Andrew Rudalevige,
Charles E. Walcott, and Shirley Anne Warshaw.
Serving as a forum for a diverse array of views and issues, this
book fosters the exploration of both theory and practice in the
intersecting realms of politics and ethics. The essays presented
here run the gamut of topics from global to state concerns; from
the brutal conflict in East Timor to the impact of market forces in
society. Scholarly research and viewpoints make this collection of
papers an important resource for the studying and solving of
political and ethical dilemmas.
Edith Roosevelt was one half of one of the most powerful and
influential political couples in American history. She proved to be
a perfect complement to her husband, Theodore, as her quiet and
self-assured nature balanced the exuberance and recklessness of her
husband. She was mother to the largest family of children ever to
live in the White House and is rated as one of the more efficient
and competent First Ladies. Yet, she is also a figure that is
cloaked in relative obscurity. After Theodore's death, Edith
refused offers to write an autobiography and instead continued to
work to promote the memory of her husband and his political legacy.
Towards the end of her life, Edith slipped into obscurity and was
far overshadowed by her relative, Eleanor Roosevelt. This book
provides readers with an overview of both Edith Roosevelt's
character and personality and her accomplishments as political
wife.
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