| Description |
1 online resource (x, 249 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Preface; Introduction; Chapter 1. Theory and Predictions; Chapter 2. Measuring Alignment; Chapter 3. Alignment and Alliance in Asia; Chapter 4. Alignment and Alliance in Europe; Chapter 5. Latin America: A Case of the Dog Not Barking; Chapter 6. Conclusion; Appendixes; Appendix 1: Coding Scheme for Tables; Appendix 2: Interviews; Notes; Bibliography; Index |
| Summary |
"Although US foreign policy was largely unpopular in the early 2000s, many nation-states, especially those bordering Russia and China, expanded their security cooperation with the United States. In Alignment, Alliance, and American Grand Strategy, Zachary Selden notes that the regional power of these two illiberal states prompt threatened neighboring states to align with the United States. Gestures of alignment include participation in major joint military exercises, involvement in US-led operations, the negotiation of agreements for US military bases, and efforts to join a US-led alliance. By contrast, Brazil is also a rising regional power, but as it is a democratic state, its neighbors have not sought greater alliance with the United States. Amid calls for retrenchment or restraint, Selden makes the case that a policy focused on maintaining American military preeminence and the demonstrated willingness to use force may be what sustains the cooperation of second-tier states, which in turn help to maintain US hegemony at a manageable cost"-- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-239) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
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Geopolitics -- South America
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Geopolitics -- Europe, Eastern
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Geopolitics -- Asia
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Combined operations (Military science)
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Freedom & Security -- International Security.
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HISTORY -- Military -- Other.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Military Science.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Security (National & International)
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Combined operations (Military science)
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Diplomatic relations
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Geopolitics
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Military relations
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| SUBJECT |
United States -- Foreign relations -- 21st century.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2003003697
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United States -- Military relations.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140380
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| Subject |
Asia
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Eastern Europe
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South America
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United States
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2016022326 |
| ISBN |
9780472122127 |
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0472122126 |
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