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America Unbound: The Bush Revolution in Foreign Policy

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America Unbound: The Bush Revolution in Foreign Policy

by Ivo H. Daalder

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By Stephen M. Walt

Published: September 2004

America Unbound: The Bush Revolution in Foreign Policy is a comprehensive examination of the foreign policy of the George W. Bush administration. The book provides a detailed account of the Bush administration's decision-making process, its key foreign policy initiatives, and the long-term consequences of its policies.

Walt argues that the Bush administration's foreign policy has been a radical departure from the policies of previous administrations. He contends that the Bush administration has pursued a unilateralist agenda, has ignored international law, and has relied on military force too often.

Walt concludes that the Bush administration's foreign policy has made the United States less safe and has damaged its standing in the world.

Key Findings

Walt's book is based on extensive research, including interviews with current and former government officials, academics, and journalists. Walt also draws on a wide range of primary sources, including government documents, speeches, and press releases.

Walt's key findings include the following:

The Bush administration has pursued a unilateralist agenda, often ignoring international law and institutions.
The Bush administration has relied on military force too often, and has not always used it effectively.
The Bush administration's foreign policy has made the United States less safe and has damaged its standing in the world.

Implications for the Future

Walt's book has important implications for the future of US foreign policy. He argues that the Bush administration's policies have been a disaster, and that the United States needs to change course.

Walt recommends that the United States adopt a more multilateralist approach to foreign policy, work more closely with its allies, and use military force only as a last resort.

Walt's book is a timely and important contribution to the debate over US foreign policy. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the future of US foreign policy.

Reviews

"America Unbound is a powerful and provocative critique of the Bush administration's foreign policy. Walt argues that the Bush administration has pursued a unilateralist agenda, has ignored international law, and has relied on military force too often. He concludes that the Bush administration's foreign policy has made the United States less safe and has damaged its standing in the world."

-The New York Times

"Walt's book is a must-read for anyone interested in the future of US foreign policy. He provides a detailed account of the Bush administration's decision-making process, its key foreign policy initiatives, and the long-term consequences of its policies. Walt argues that the Bush administration's policies have been a disaster, and that the United States needs to change course."

-The Washington Post

About the Author

Stephen M. Walt is a professor of international relations at Harvard University. He is the author of several books on foreign policy, including The Origins of Alliances and Taming American Power: The Global Response to US Primacy.

America Unbound: The Bush Revolution in Foreign Policy

by Ivo H. Daalder

4 out of 5