No nation has maintained such an immense stature in world politics as the United States has since the Cold War’s end. In the wake of the 9/11 attacks, prompting the global war on terrorism and the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan and Iraq, along with American economic and "soft power" primacy, there has been increased interest in and scrutiny of American foreign policy. The Routledge Handbook of American Foreign Policy brings together leading experts in the field to examine current trends in the way scholars study the history and theories of American conduct in the world, analysis of state and non-state actors and their tools in conducting policy, and the dynamics of a variety of pressing transnational challenges facing the United States. This volume provides a systematic overview of all aspects of American foreign policy and drives the agenda for further, cutting edge research. Contributors bring analytic depth and breadth to both the ways in which this subject is approached and the substance of policy formulation and process. The Handbook is an invaluable resource to students, researchers, scholars, and journalists trying to make sense of the broader debates in international relations.
Author(s): Steven W. Hook, Christopher M. Jones
Edition: 1
Publisher: Routledge | Taylor & Francis Group
Year: 2012
Language: English
Commentary: TruePDF | Cover | TOC
Pages: 481
Tags: United States: Foreign Relations: Handbooks, Manuals, etc
Cover
Half Title
Title
Copyright
Dedication
Contents
Preface
Contributors
Part I | Research Traditions and Historical Experience
1 | The Study of American Foreign Policy: Margaret G. Hermann
2 | Diplomatic History: James M. McCormick
3 | America in the Cold War: Robert D. Schulzinger
4 | The Post-Cold War Era: Steven W. Hook
Part II | Theoretical Perspectives
5 | Realism: Henry R. Nau
6 | Liberalism: Alynna J. Lyon
7 | Critical Theories: Howard J. Wiarda and Ann P. Kryzanek
8 | Constructivism: Jennifer Sterling-Folker and Dina Badie
9 | Bureaucratic Politics: Christopher M. Jones
10 | Individual and Group Decision Making: Mark Schafer
Part III | State Actors
11 | The Presidency: Glenn P. Hastedt
12 | The National Security Council: Vincent A. Auger
13 | The Department of State: Jerel Rosati and Scott DeWitt
14 | The Department of Defense: Peter J. Dombrowski
15 | National Security Intelligence: Loch K. Johnson
16 | The Foreign Economic Bureaucracy: I.M. “Mac” Destler
17 | Congress: Ralph G. Carter and James M. Scott
18 | Law and Courts: Gordon Silverstein
Part IV | Non-State Actors
19 | Public Opinion: Douglas C. Foyle
20 | News Media: Douglas A. Van Belle
21 | Interest Groups: Patrick J. Haney
22 | Multilateralism: Laura Neack
Part V | Policy Instruments
23 | The Use of Military Force: Brandon C. Prins and Mark Souva
24 | Economic Sanctions: David Lektzian and Mark Souva
25 | Foreign Aid: Marijke Breuning and Christopher Linebarger
Part VI | Transnational Challenges
26 | Weapons Proliferation and Arms Control: Dan Caldwell
27 | Counterterrorism: Bradley A. Thayer
28 | Global Trade: Terrence Guay
29 | Human Rights: Shannon L. Blanton and David L. Cingranelli
30 | Environmental Policy: Michael E. Kraft
31 | The Balance of Power: R. William Ayres
Index
