Well-known political analyst Klare presents a timely critical analysis of Pentagon strategy in the post-Cold War era and shows how the Pentagon's planners have created a new agenda that will justify Cold War levels of spending. He reveals how "rogue states" and "nuclear outlaws" like North Korea, Iran, Iraq, and Libya have been made new targets, and how the US Armed Forces are being reshaped to fight against these enemies. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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Klare does an excellent job in setting the stage for a discussion of American foreign policy after the fall of the Soviet Union. I enjoyed how he utilized historical inferences from Vietnam and Korea to compare and contrast warfare during the Gulf War. I would have, however, appreciated more insight on the applicability of the "Rogue Doctrine" in current foreign affairs. I question its success in the current UNSCOM-Iraq standoff, especially with the most recent round of strikes in Dec. Is there a more successful alternative policy? Nonetheless, Klare provides excellent scenarios for future foreign policy makers. A must read for students of American foreign policy in the post-cold war era!