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A new foreign policy : beyond American exceptionalism / created by Jeffrey D. Sachs.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Columbia University Press, ©2018Description: xii, 253 pages ; 22 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780231188494
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • JZ1480 SAC
Contents:
From exceptionalism to globalism -- Exceptionalism as the civic religion -- The era of global convergence -- Eurasia on the rise, America on the sidelines -- Russia-US relations in the changing world order -- American imperialism and "wars of choice" -- Contradictory promises and a century of conflict in the Middle East -- North Korea and the doomsday clock -- Trump's national security strategy -- The economic balance sheet on "America first" -- Foreign policy populism -- Economic war with China -- Will Trump hand China the technological lead? -- Towards a world economy of regions -- From diplomatic leader to rogue nation -- The ethics and practicalities of foreign aid -- Managing migration and immigration -- Achieving sustainable development -- A new foreign policy for American security and wellbeing.
Summary: Jeffrey D. Sachs presents timely and achievable plans to foster global economic growth and shift from war making to peacemaking. A New Foreign Policy explores both the danger of the "America first" mindset and the concrete steps the United States must take to build a multipolar world that is prosperous, peaceful, fair, and resilient.
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Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Book Book Main Library Open Shelf JZ1480 SAC (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 155484 Available BK143058

Includes bibliographical references and index.

From exceptionalism to globalism -- Exceptionalism as the civic religion -- The era of global convergence -- Eurasia on the rise, America on the sidelines -- Russia-US relations in the changing world order -- American imperialism and "wars of choice" -- Contradictory promises and a century of conflict in the Middle East -- North Korea and the doomsday clock -- Trump's national security strategy -- The economic balance sheet on "America first" -- Foreign policy populism -- Economic war with China -- Will Trump hand China the technological lead? -- Towards a world economy of regions -- From diplomatic leader to rogue nation -- The ethics and practicalities of foreign aid -- Managing migration and immigration -- Achieving sustainable development -- A new foreign policy for American security and wellbeing.

Jeffrey D. Sachs presents timely and achievable plans to foster global economic growth and shift from war making to peacemaking. A New Foreign Policy explores both the danger of the "America first" mindset and the concrete steps the United States must take to build a multipolar world that is prosperous, peaceful, fair, and resilient.

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