Conflicted Power: Obama's US Foreign and Strategic Policy in a Shifting World Order [Hardcover]

Zubaida Rasul-Ronning (Author)

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Publication Date: September 26, 2012

An informed impartial review of the changes in US Foreign and Strategic Policy during the Obama Presidency, their impact on US image abroad, strengthening of some alliances while weakening of others, with the hindsight of US foreign policy history. A review of the implications of Obama's Pacific focus and its implications for US relations with Europe, China and Russia. A look at Afghanistan, Pakistan and US policy in the Middle East.

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About the Author

Zubaida Rasul-Ronning is a Canadian with roots in Asia and Europe, who has worked in international peacemaking, mediation and development for over 15 years for international organizations. An expert in the security sector and security governance reform, she has served on political teams negotiating and implementing peace agreements in Angola, Bosnia i Herzegovina, Guinea-Bissau and the Democratic Republic of Congo, and in development planning and management in North Africa, the Middle East, Djibouti and Somalia. Ms. Rasul-Ronning has a degree in International Business, from Thunderbird Management School (Arizona, USA), and a Masters in Human Rights, from Columbia University (New York). She is married and currently lives in New York City. Zubaida is now working as an international consultant while pursuing her interest in global political analysis. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 124 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (September 26, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1477271848
• ISBN-13: 978-1477271841
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,553,066 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars AMERICA IN THE WORLD: Constructive Suggestions for American Policy November 27, 2012

By Bunuel

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A famous NewYork book editor once told me Americans were not interested in foreign affaiirs. That was before 9/11, and hopefully Americans have learned their lesson,. If you want a cleat and concise analysis of American foreign policy, this is the book to read.