Focusing on influential political figures, the book offers an insightful examination of leaders such as Woodrow Wilson, Lenin, and Gandhi, who significantly shaped the twentieth century. Michael Mandelbaum highlights their political power, geopolitical impact, and lasting influence, providing a nuanced understanding of how these individuals molded contemporary society. Through their stories, readers gain a unique perspective on the political forces that defined the past century and set the stage for the future.
In The Four Ages of American Foreign Policy, the eminent scholar of American
foreign policy Michael Mandelbaum offers a new framework for understanding the
history of the foreign policy of the United States. He divides American
history into four distinct periods, with each defined by the consistent
increase in the power the country has had at its disposal in its relations
with other nations.
In The Rise and Fall of Peace on Earth, Michael Mandelbaum examines the peaceful quarter century after the end of the Cold War. He describes how the period came about and why it ended, arguing that individual countries overturned peaceful, political, and military arrangements in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, thereby affecting the rest of the world. He also probes prospects for the revival of peace in the future and stresses the importance of democracy and civil liberties across borders.
Mission Failure argues that, in the past 25 years, the U.S. military has
turned to missions that are largely humanitarian and socio-political - and
that this ideologically-driven foreign policy generally leads to failure.
Expanding the powerful argument he makes with Thomas Friedman in their bestselling That Used to Be Us, Michael Mandelbaum describes the forces driving the next stage of globalization, one of expanding wealth and vast opportunity. IN The Road to Global Prosperity, Michael Mandelbaum, a leading authority on international affairs and coauthor of the bestselling That Used to Be Us, looks at recent developments that question our optimism about the world’s economic future: the financial meltdown of 2008, Europe’s troubled currency, the reduced growth of China, India, and other emerging nations. Yet there are powerful reasons to believe that globalization will continue to make the world richer. Mandelbaum explains why globalization is both irreversible and a positive force for the world. As technology and free markets expand, more nations connect. As immigration increases, as more money crosses borders, and as more countries emerge from poverty, individuals and societies around the world will benefit. The Road to Global Prosperity illuminates the political issues that will determine the economic future. Mandelbaum makes a persuasive case for optimism and offers a concrete, practical guide to the economic challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Exploring different types of security policy, this book delves into the fundamental approaches nations take to ensure their safety and stability. It identifies key strategies and provides illustrative examples, offering insights into how these policies shape international relations and influence global dynamics. Through a comprehensive analysis, it highlights the implications of various security frameworks on national and global scales.
America has a huge problem. It faces four major challenges, on which its future depends, and it is failing to meet them. In What's Wrong with America?, Thomas L. Friedman and Michael Mandelbaum analyze those challenges - globalization, the revolution in information technology, the nation's chronic deficits, and its pattern of energy consumption - and spell out what needs to be done now to rediscover America's power and prowess. They explain how the end of the cold war blinded the nation to the need to address these issues seriously. They show how America's history, when properly understood, provides the key to coping successfully and explain how the paralysis of the US political system and the erosion of key American values have made it impossible to carry out the policies the country needs. What's Wrong with America? is both a searching exploration of the American condition today and a rousing manifesto for American renewal.
Exploring the evolution of American nuclear weapons policy, this historical account reveals how the United States adapted to the realities of living with nuclear arms since their inception. Through a detailed narrative, it examines the political, social, and military challenges faced in managing this powerful technology, providing insights into the complexities of deterrence and national security. The book offers a critical perspective on the implications of nuclear strategy and its impact on American society and global relations.
