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America Unbound: The Bush Revolution in Foreign Policy

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By Robert Kagan

In the wake of the September 11th attacks, the Bush administration embarked on a radical transformation of American foreign policy. The old rules of international relations, based on balance of power and multilateralism, were cast aside in favor of a new unilateralism. The United States would no longer seek to maintain a global balance of power, but would instead use its unrivaled military might to promote democracy and human rights around the world.

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This new foreign policy was controversial from the start. Critics argued that it was too idealistic and that it would lead to costly and unnecessary wars. Supporters, however, argued that it was necessary to protect the United States from the threat of terrorism and to promote democracy and freedom around the world.

The Bush administration's foreign policy was tested in a number of major crises, including the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the rise of China. In each case, the administration's response was controversial, but it also achieved significant results.

In Afghanistan, the Bush administration's invasion and overthrow of the Taliban regime led to the establishment of a new democratic government. The war in Iraq, however, was much more costly and controversial. The administration's decision to invade Iraq without clear evidence of weapons of mass destruction led to a long and bloody war that destabilized the region and created a breeding ground for terrorism.

The Bush administration's policy towards the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was also controversial. The administration's support for Israel's right to defend itself against terrorism was seen by many as one-sided, and its efforts to promote peace between Israelis and Palestinians were largely unsuccessful.

The Bush administration's relations with China were also complex. The administration's policy of engagement with China was seen by some as a success, but it also led to increased tensions between the two countries over issues such as trade and human rights.

The Bush administration's foreign policy was a watershed moment in American history. It marked a sharp break from the past and set the United States on a new course in the world. Whether this new course will ultimately lead to a more peaceful and just world remains to be seen.

America Unbound: The Bush Revolution in Foreign Policy is a comprehensive and insightful account of the Bush administration's foreign policy. Kagan, a leading expert on American foreign policy, provides a balanced and nuanced analysis of the administration's successes and failures. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the Bush administration's foreign policy and its impact on the world.

America Unbound: The Bush Revolution In Foreign Policy By Robert Kagan America Unbound: The Bush Revolution In Foreign Policy