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US coercive diplomacy and the global order
a critical analysis of post-Cold War strategies
U.S. coercive diplomacy and the global order
United States coercive diplomacy and the global order
1 online resource (274 pages) : illustrations.
"A central question in post-Cold War statecraft is why the United States failed to create a coherent global order despite its unmatched power. Initially optimistic, Washington used coercive diplomacy (CD) to shape the international system. From 1991 to 2020, the U.S. employed military force, economic sanctions, and diplomatic campaigns frequently but often unsuccessfully. This book explores why Washington relied on CD and the effects of its frequent failures. It reviews CD principles, major coercive episodes, and regional impacts through case studies and expert interviews. The analysis reveals inadequate planning, management, and coordination as key problems, offering practical feedback for policy adaptation"--
Unfulfilled promise : U.S. coercive diplomacy after 1990 -- How and why coercive diplomacy should work -- Coercive performance and outcomes -- Sweet spot : U.S. coercive diplomacy in the Western Hemisphere -- Process over progress : U.S. coercive diplomacy in the Middle East and Central Asia -- Goodwill burning : U.S. coercive diplomacy in Europe -- Road to nowhere : U.S. coercive diplomacy in South and East Asia -- To what end? : U.S. coercive diplomacy in Africa -- Practitioner reflections -- Towards more effective coercive diplomacy.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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