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Book SynopsisCrusading Realism discusses the presidential dominance of American foreign policy and the religiosity and leadership style of President George W. Bush. Contrasting the post-9/11 Bush administration with its earlier incarnation and with that of its immediate predecessor, the development of a distinctive policy position founded on pre-emption, prevention, primacy, and the promotion of democracy is examined. The emergence of the Bush Doctrine from 2001-2003 is analyzed in relation to four distinct phases: its genesis, initial development, further evolution, and maturation. The Bush Doctrine in this period culminates in the decision to invade Iraq in the light of the heightened sense of threat occasioned by a ''toxic nexus'' of trans-national terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, and rogue states. The standard accounts of neo-conservative coup are re-assessed and dismissed. Attempts to characterize the Bush Doctrine in terms of Realism, Idealism or other theories of international relatio
Trade ReviewThis is a well-written and thoroughly researched book....Those who really want to study the roots of American foreign policy and learn about the dynamic tensions between the realists and idealists who formed it, will find it a worthy investment of their time. * The Washington Times, November 2008 *
A deft and scholarly explanation of international affairs in a post 9/11 world. * Midwest Book Review, October 2008 *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 1: Introduction Chapter 3 2: Continuity and Change in Presidential Doctrine Chapter 4 3: National Security and Terrorism Before Bush: The Clinton Years Chapter 5 4: A Crisis Foreshadowed Chapter 6 5: The Genesis and Rise of 'Crusading Realism' Chapter 7 6: After 9/11: Initial Development of the Bush Doctrine Chapter 8 7: The Bush Doctrine Evolves: the Second Phase Chapter 9 8: The Road to Baghdad Chapter 10 9: Understanding 'Crusading Realism'
