American Nation-Building: Case Studies From Reconstruction To Afghanistan

Nation-building efforts by the United States and the international community have led to both success and failure, overwhelming support and debilitating controversy. Some are motivated by national security interests; others by humanitarian concerns. They seem to have exploded since the end of the Cold War but in fact have long been used as a foreign policy tool. What they all have in common is a substantial investment of troops, treasure and time. There is no formula--each operation is unique, with lessons to be learned and trends noted. Examining the history of America's experience, this book describes the mechanisms behind what often appears to be a haphazard enterprise.

• | Author: Kevin Dougherty, Robert J. Pauly, Jr.
• | Publisher: Mcfarland
• | Publication Date: Oct 18, 2017
• | Number of Pages: 240 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback/History
• | ISBN-10: 0786497963
• | ISBN-13: 9780786497966