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Author Betts, Richard K., 1947-
Title American force : dangers, delusions, and dilemmas in national security / Richard K. Betts.
Publication Info New York : Columbia University Press, c2012.


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Descript xiv, 367 p. ; 24 cm.
Contents Preface -- Introduction: from Cold War to hot peace -- Policy milestones: Cold War roots of consensus -- Confused interventions: puttering with primacy -- New threats of mass destruction: capabilities down, intentions up -- Terrorism: the soft underbelly of primacy -- Striking first: well-lost opportunities -- Big small wars: Iraq, Afghanistan, and Vietnam -- The main events: the rise of China and resurgence of Russia -- Civil-military relations: a special problem? -- Plans and results: is strategy an illusion? -- A disciplined defense: regaining strategic solvency -- Conclusion: selecting security.
ISBN 9780231151221 (cloth : alk. paper)
9780231151238 (pbk.)
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Author Betts, Richard K., 1947-
Series A Council on Foreign Relations book
Subject National security -- United States.
United States -- Foreign relations.
United States -- Foreign relations -- 1945-1989.
United States -- Foreign relations -- 1989-
United States -- History, Military -- 20th century.
United States -- Military policy.
Descript xiv, 367 p. ; 24 cm.
Contents Preface -- Introduction: from Cold War to hot peace -- Policy milestones: Cold War roots of consensus -- Confused interventions: puttering with primacy -- New threats of mass destruction: capabilities down, intentions up -- Terrorism: the soft underbelly of primacy -- Striking first: well-lost opportunities -- Big small wars: Iraq, Afghanistan, and Vietnam -- The main events: the rise of China and resurgence of Russia -- Civil-military relations: a special problem? -- Plans and results: is strategy an illusion? -- A disciplined defense: regaining strategic solvency -- Conclusion: selecting security.
ISBN 9780231151221 (cloth : alk. paper)
9780231151238 (pbk.)
Author Betts, Richard K., 1947-
Series A Council on Foreign Relations book
Subject National security -- United States.
United States -- Foreign relations.
United States -- Foreign relations -- 1945-1989.
United States -- Foreign relations -- 1989-
United States -- History, Military -- 20th century.
United States -- Military policy.
LOCATION SHELVED AT LOAN TYPE STATUS
 BJL 4th Floor  JZ 1480 B5  8 WEEK LOAN  AVAILABLE

Subject National security -- United States.
United States -- Foreign relations.
United States -- Foreign relations -- 1945-1989.
United States -- Foreign relations -- 1989-
United States -- History, Military -- 20th century.
United States -- Military policy.
Descript xiv, 367 p. ; 24 cm.
Contents Preface -- Introduction: from Cold War to hot peace -- Policy milestones: Cold War roots of consensus -- Confused interventions: puttering with primacy -- New threats of mass destruction: capabilities down, intentions up -- Terrorism: the soft underbelly of primacy -- Striking first: well-lost opportunities -- Big small wars: Iraq, Afghanistan, and Vietnam -- The main events: the rise of China and resurgence of Russia -- Civil-military relations: a special problem? -- Plans and results: is strategy an illusion? -- A disciplined defense: regaining strategic solvency -- Conclusion: selecting security.
ISBN 9780231151221 (cloth : alk. paper)
9780231151238 (pbk.)
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