“we ought to realize by now (see Korea, see Vietnam, see Afghanistan, see Iraq, see Iran) that deploying the US military, or dealing billions of dollars a year of arms to our ally of the moment that can serve as a regional rival to our enemy of the moment, is not always the best way to make threats go away. Our military and weapons prowess is a fantastic and perfectly weighted hammer, but that doesn't make every international problem a nail.”
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Drift: The Unmooring of American Military Power
This book delves into the historical and contemporary aspects of American military power, analyzing its influence on international relations and the domestic policy-making process. It investigates the factors that have contributed to the expansion and autonomy of the U.S. military, as well as the implications of this power for both the United States and the world at large. more
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