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MACMILLAN Friendly Tyrants: An American Dilemma - MACMILLAN Book

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Explore the complex history of United States foreign policy with Friendly Tyrants: An American Dilemma. This book examines the complicated relationships between the U.S. government and pro-American authoritarian leaders. By looking at specific historical figures like the Shah, Ferdinand Marcos, and the South Vietnamese government, the text reveals how alliances with rulers who defied democratic and liberal norms often led to significant challenges for the United States. This work provides a deep dive into twenty-one different cases, making it the first study to survey the persistent problem of U.S. relations with authoritarian regimes. It is an essential read for those interested in political science, international relations, and the history of American government actions abroad. Understanding these historical patterns helps clarify how the fall of allied dictators can create long-term geopolitical problems. This book is a valuable resource for students and readers interested in the intersection of democracy and global power dynamics.

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Provides the first comprehensive study to survey the history of U.S. government relations with pro-American authoritarian rulers.

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Examines the shared characteristics of leaders like the Shah and Ferdinand Marcos who defied democratic and liberal norms.

Offers a detailed look at how the collapse of allied authoritarian regimes creates lasting problems for the United States.

Serves as a significant resource for scholars and readers interested in United States government and international politics.

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Brand: MACMILLAN
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0333543750
Category: Books > Subjects > Politics, Philosophy & Social Sciences > Government & Politics > Countries & Regions > United States
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 31 October 1991
Listed Since: 08 February 2007

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