1st Edition

The American Challenge The World Resists US Liberalism

By R. Catley Copyright 2007
262 Pages
by Routledge

262 Pages
by Routledge

262 Pages
by Routledge

The rise of the US as a hegemonic power during the twentieth century first pursuing a liberal project of globalization under Clinton and then moving towards greater unilateralism after the election of George W. Bush, is comprehensively described in this much-needed study. Following the invasion of Iraq, the Bush administration became increasingly unpopular at home and abroad. America's power to... Read more
Contents: Preface; Introduction; American hegemony in the 21st century; The anglo-sphere nations; The Great Wars and the Cold War, 1914-1991; The end of the Cold War and the Middle East; Prelude to war; The global war on terror; Allies; Foundations of American power; Competitors; Contested zones; A balance sheet; Bibliography; Index.

Biography

Catley, R.