America and the Rogue States. traces and examines the policies and interactions of the United States with adversarial nations in the post-Cold War era. Thebook focuses on the key rogue states North Korea, Iran, and pre-invasion Iraq. What are termed lesser rogue players Libya, Syria, Cuba, Sudan and others are also analyzed. The book sets rogue regimes in historical perspective but it makes clear the contemporary variant endangers international peace through theexport of terrorism and the pursuit of nuclear arms. It chronicles and explains why Washington has relied on non-military options (and delves into the Iraqexception) in dealing with rogues while the U.S. militarily struck in a host of countries after the fall of the Soviet Union. Intra-rogue cooperation is described, along with the role some rogues are playing in the Sino-American rivalry. The work concludes with a review and assessment of current polices for dealing with rogue states. INDICE: Chapter 1: The Rogue Phenomenon .Chapter 2: Iraq - Rogue State in an Ancient Land .Chapter 3: Iran - Ace of Axis of Evil .Chapter 4: North Korea- Blackmailing Rogue .Chapter 5: Lesser Rogues and Troublesome States.
- ISBN: 978-1-1370-1999-8
- Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 240
- Fecha Publicación: 22/06/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Desconocido