Across Type, Time and Space: American Grand Strategy in Comparative Perspective

The field of grand strategy is American-centric, but this Element develops a framework for systematic comparison within and among countries, using the United States as a benchmark. It considers three dimensions: attributes of major types, similarities and differences in implementation, and interactively employed grand strategies by other major powers in the Indo-Pacific.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 75 pages
\n Publication date: 12 August 2021
\n Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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The realm of grand strategy is predominantly rooted in American perspectives, both theoretically and methodologically. In fact, a significant number of scholars view the United States as a singular and unparalleled entity, rendering it incomparable to other countries. This Element aims to address the limitations of this exclusive approach by proposing a novel framework for systematic comparison, both within and among different nations. By utilizing the United States as a benchmark, three key dimensions are explored: the attributes of the primary grand strategy types commonly discussed in the literature; the similarities and differences in the implementation of grand strategies over time, with a focus on US strategic relations with contemporary Russia as an illustrative example; and lastly, the properties of grand strategies employed interactively by other major powers in relation to the United States within the Indo-Pacific region. This Element serves as a valuable resource for scholars and students alike, enabling them to broaden their analysis beyond the prevailing boundaries that currently shape the field.

\n Weight: 154g\n
Dimension: 151 x 228 x 16 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781108972901\n \n