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Understand the complexities of global decision-making with A Citizen's Guide to American Foreign Policy by Houghton. This book provides a brief and cogent analysis of why American foreign policy often results in man-made debris and disaster. Instead of looking at simple explanations, this guide explores the deeper reasons behind poorly-made decisions. Houghton examines how the cognitive limitations of decision-makers affect the entire foreign policy process. You will learn how these human factors influence the way leaders approach global affairs. The text also looks at the nature of the decisions themselves, focusing on the tragic choices leaders face. These are situations where officials are confronted with a series of progressively bad or uncomfortable options. This book is part of the Citizen Guides to Politics and Public Affairs series, making it an accessible resource for anyone looking to understand the real-world mechanics of government and international relations. It offers a clear look at the limits of rationality in the political arena.

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Explains the complex reasons behind poorly-made decisions in American foreign policy through a brief and cogent analysis.

Examines how the cognitive limitations of decision-makers impact the overall foreign policy process.

Analyzes the concept of tragic choices where leaders face a series of progressively bad or uncomfortable options.

Part of the Citizen Guides to Politics and Public Affairs series for accessible political learning.

Provides insight into the human factors and limits of rationality that shape international relations.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
20 November 2013
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07 January 2013

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