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"Proposes an analytical foundation for national security that challenges long-held assumptions or outdated suppositions about foreign affairs. Presents case studies of American foreign policy toward developing countries, efforts at state building, and nations growing in importance. Concludes wi...

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Main Author: Root, Hilton L.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, [2008]
Subjects:
Developing countries > Foreign relations > United States.
United States > Foreign relations > Developing countries.
National security > United States.
Nation-building > Developing countries.
Democratization > Developing countries.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"Proposes an analytical foundation for national security that challenges long-held assumptions or outdated suppositions about foreign affairs. Presents case studies of American foreign policy toward developing countries, efforts at state building, and nations growing in importance. Concludes with recommendations designed to close the gap between security and economic development"--Provided by publisher.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (x, 286 pages :) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-270) and index.
ISBN:9780815701514
0815701519