Contemporary Cases in U.S. Foreign Policy: From Terrorism to Trade

by Ralph G. Carter

Book Overview

Competing to shape U.S. foreign policy, many actors--from the president and members of Congress to interest groups, NGOs, and the media--influence policy outcomes and subsequent implementation. In this new fourth edition, editor Ralph G. Carter captures this strategic interplay with 15 real-world cases; four brand-new cases examine the global financial crisis, U.S.-Russian relations, Somali pirates, and the U.S. economic embargo against Cuba. Fully...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1604267313
• ISBN13: 9781604267310
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: CQ Press
• Length: 520 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"