Ideologies of American Foreign Policy

Ideology and its role in the foreign policy of the United States of America is investigated in this book, showing how ideas have played a significant role in shaping US foreign policy from anti-colonialism to neo-conservatism. It will be of interest to students and researchers of US foreign policy, ideology, and politics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 196 pages
Publication date: 05 March 2019
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate relationship between ideology and the foreign policy of the United States of America,spanning the period since the country's emergence as a global force on its path to becoming the world's dominant power. The authors argue that ideologies serve as valuable tools for understanding by offering explanatory patterns or frameworks that enable the extraction of meaning. By examining the interplay between ideology and foreign policy,the authors demonstrate the significant role that ideas have played in shaping US foreign policy decisions.

Drawing from a diverse range of US administrations,the book explores key speeches, doctrines, and private conversations to compare rhetoric with actions. This analysis reveals how specific ideologies, such as anti-colonialism, anti-communism, and neo-conservatism, have influenced US foreign policy during different presidencies and how these ideologies have been projected, explained, and sustained across administrations.

By shedding light on a previously overlooked dimension of US foreign policy, this book offers valuable insights to students and researchers of US foreign policy, ideology, and politics. It provides a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics that shape US foreign policy decisions and the role that ideologies play in shaping them.

Weight: 412g
Dimension: 247 x 175 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780415474313