Five Uneasy Pieces

The book critically examines the contradictions in American foreign policy, highlighting ethical lapses that have emerged despite the nation's self-image as a moral leader. Mark Gibney explores various issues, including the actions of multinational corporations, the first Persian Gulf War, and the treatment of detainees at Guantanamo Bay. He argues that the U.S. often engages in "easy ethics" while neglecting deeper international obligations, revealing how this disconnect is increasingly recognized on a global scale and poses significant consequences for America's ethical standing.