American Empire

The Realities and Consequences of U.S. Diplomacy

Andrew J. Bacevich

    Preface

    Introduction

    1. The Myth of the Reluctant Superpower

    2. Globalization and Its Conceits

    3. Policy by Default

    4. Strategy of Openness

    5. Full Spectrum Dominance

    6. Gunboats and Gurkhas

    7. Rise of the Proconsuls

    8. Different Drummers, Same Drum

    9. War for the Imperium

    Notes

    Acknowledgments

    Index

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Author photo: Nancy Bacevich

Andrew J. Bacevich is Professor of International Relations and Director, Center for International Relations, Boston University.