Understanding U.S. Human Rights Policy

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Beginning with the Nixon administration, the book explores the complexities and contradictions in U.S. human rights policy through a historical lens. It examines how each presidential administration has influenced the relationship between human rights issues and foreign policy decisions. The author argues that these paradoxes have not hindered but rather contributed to the advancement of human rights protections over time. This comprehensive analysis highlights the evolving role of human rights in shaping U.S. foreign policy over the last 35 years.