Routledge Liberal Wars: Anglo-American Strategy & Ideology - Routledge

Liberal Wars examines how Anglo-American liberal values shape military strategy and conduct during wartime. This Contemporary Security Studies volume explores the paradox between liberal democratic ideals and the realities of modern warfare, analysing how the United States and United Kingdom justify and execute military operations within their political frameworks. The book investigates whether liberalism constrains or enables military action, challenging assumptions about the relationship between democratic values and strategic practice. Essential reading for scholars of security studies, military history, and international relations seeking to understand how liberal democracies reconcile their foundational principles with the necessities of armed conflict and strategic competition.