Politics and Strategy

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Exploring the interplay between domestic politics and foreign policy, this book examines why national leaders adopt varying grand strategies. It highlights how a leader's governance capabilities influence their international ambitions, using examples from American history, including presidents from George Washington to Barack Obama. The author investigates the reasons behind different levels of assertiveness in foreign affairs, analyzing instances of overreach and underperformance in the context of shifting party dynamics and global power.