Reviews
"Litwak's conclusions about the dichotomous nature of the American foreign policy debate have important implications for the conduct of American foreign policy."--Jean A. Garrison, Journal of Politics, Fortunately, this sensible book (which should be required reading for all Foreign Service personnel and U.S. policymakers) constitutes a good 'prism' in its own right for examining the flaws of current U.S. policy, and offers a better framework for the future., 'So-called rogue states are the subject of a great deal of fuzzy thinking in U.S. foreign policy decision making, and Litwak sets out to promote a more nuanced and sophisticated foreign policy strategy... In addition to the excellent analytical framework, Litwak provides three detailed case studies -- Iraq, Iran, and North Korea... This book is a must read for analysts, policy makers, and students.' -- James M. Goldgeier, Political Science Quarterly'Litwak's conclusions about the dichotomous nature of the American foreign policy debate have important implications for the conduct of American foreign policy.' -- Jean A. Garrison, Journal of Politics'A thoughtful and important contribution.' -- Virginia Quarterly Review'A careful and thorough account.' -- Gordon L. Shull, Perspectives on Political Science'A thoughtful critique of US foreign policy... well researched and structured.' -- Choice'Fortunately, this sensible book (which should be required reading for all Foreign Service personnel and U.S. policymakers) constitutes a good 'prism' in its own right for examining the flaws of current U.S. policy, and offers a better framework for the future.' -- Harry C. Blaney III, Foreign Service Journal, So-called rogue states are the subject of a great deal of fuzzy thinking in U.S. foreign policy decision making, and Litwak sets out to promote a more nuanced and sophisticated foreign policy strategy... In addition to the excellent analytical framework, Litwak provides three detailed case studies -- Iraq, Iran, and North Korea... This book is a must read for analysts, policy makers, and students., So-called rogue states are the subject of a great deal of fuzzy thinking in U.S. foreign policy decision making, and Litwak sets out to promote a more nuanced and sophisticated foreign policy strategy... In addition to the excellent analytical framework, Litwak provides three detailed case studies-Iraq, Iran, and North Korea... This book is a must read for analysts, policy makers, and students., "Fortunately, this sensible book (which should be required reading for all Foreign Service personnel and U.S. policymakers) constitutes a good 'prism' in its own right for examining the flaws of current U.S. policy, and offers a better framework for the future." -- Harry C. Blaney III, Foreign Service Journal, Litwak's conclusions about the dichotomous nature of the American foreign policy debate have important implications for the conduct of American foreign policy., "So-called rogue states are the subject of a great deal of fuzzy thinking in U.S. foreign policy decision making, and Litwak sets out to promote a more nuanced and sophisticated foreign policy strategy... In addition to the excellent analytical framework, Litwak provides three detailed case studies -- Iraq, Iran, and North Korea... This book is a must read for analysts, policy makers, and students."--James M. Goldgeier, Political Science Quarterly