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Difficult transitions : foreign policy troubles at the outset of presidential power /

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"Gives an overview of presidential transitions in foreign policy including case studies of prominent episodes. Pinpoints causes of fiascos--writing off previous administrations' policies and failing to appreciate differences between campaign promises and policy realities. Provides a road m...

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Main Author: Campbell, Kurt M., 1957-
Other Authors: Steinberg, James
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, [2008]
Subjects:
United States > Foreign relations administration > Case studies.
United States > Foreign relations > Case studies.
United States > Foreign relations administration.
United States > Foreign relations.
Presidents > United States > Transition periods.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"Gives an overview of presidential transitions in foreign policy including case studies of prominent episodes. Pinpoints causes of fiascos--writing off previous administrations' policies and failing to appreciate differences between campaign promises and policy realities. Provides a road map to help new administrations steer clear of the land mines ahead"--Provided by publisher.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 204 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates :) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-196) and index.
ISBN:9780815701828
0815701829