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Taming American power : the global response to U.S. primacy /

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How firm is America's grasp on global supremacy? The United States currently wields unprecedented global power. Americans often assume that their global role is benevolent and their dominant position unchallenged, but other states are increasingly worried about U.S. dominance and are beginning...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Walt, Stephen M., 1955- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Norton, [2005]
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
United States > Foreign relations > 2001-
Balance of power.
International relations.
World politics > 21st century.
Équilibre des puissances.
Relations internationales.
Politique mondiale > 21e siècle.
États-Unis > Relations extérieures > 2001-
international relations.
15.85 history of America.
89.40 internal relations of the state: general.
89.70 international relations: general.
Hégémonie.
Grandes puissances.
Etats-Unis d'Amérique.
Diplomatic relations
World politics.
United States.
Außenpolitik
Weltpolitik
USA
Machtsevenwicht.
Internationale betrekkingen.
United States > Foreign relations > 2001-2009.
United States of America.
International politics.
Hegemony.
Foreign policy.
USA.
Since 2000
Online Access:Table of contents
Table of contents
http://resolver.shef.ac.uk/?http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0511/2005011136.html
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: The problem of American power
  • The foreign policy of American primacy
  • The roots of resentment
  • Strategies of opposition
  • Strategies of accommodation
  • Foreign policy in the national interest.