Temptations of Power

The United States in Global Politics After 9/11

• Author(s): R. Jackson, P. Towle,
• Publisher: Springer
• Pages: 228
• ISBN_10: 0230626386
  ISBN_13: 9780230626386
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Political Science / International Relations / General , Political Science / Security (National & International) , Political Science / Globalization , Technology & Engineering / Military Science ,

Description:... Temptations of Power examines the new security dilemma which confronted George W. Bush when terrorists proved on 9/11 that they could seriously wound a great military powers on home ground. The authors argue that the response was influenced by neo-conservative exaggeration of the efficacy of military power and belief in the US ability.