| Unintended Consequences: How War in Iraq Strengthened America's Enemies Contributor(s): Galbraith, Peter W. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1416562265 ISBN-13: 9781416562269 Publisher: Simon & Schuster OUR PRICE: $15.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Security (national & International) - Political Science | International Relations - General - History | Military - Iraq War (2003-2011) |
| Dewey: 956.05 |
| LCCN: 2009502637 |
| Physical Information: 0.63" H x 5.14" W x 8.1" (0.44 lbs) 224 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 21st Century - Cultural Region - Middle East |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Now in paperback, New York Times bestselling author Galbraith's timely book describes the storm of unintended consequences President Barack Obama has inherited in the Middle East as a result of the war in Iraq. Called byNew York Timescolumnist David Brooks the "smartest and most devastating" critic of Bush's Iraq policies, Galbraith describes the catastrophic consequences. Intended to bring democracy to the Middle East, intimidate Iran and Syria, help win the war on terror, protect Israel, and consolidate American world leadership, the war has: -handed Iran its greatest strategic triumph in four centuries -committed U.S. troops to fight to support an Iraqi govern- ment intent on creating an Iranian-style Islamic republic -created a Sunni militia -given Iran and North Korea a free pass to advance their nuclear programs -plunged U.S. prestige around the world to an all-time low -undermined the security of Israel, made Syria's Assad regime more secure, and weakened ties with ally Turkey |
Contributor Bio(s): Galbraith, Peter W.: - Peter W. Galbraith served as the first U.S. Ambassador to Croatia. He is currently the Senior Diplomatic Fellow at the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation and a regular contributor to The New York Review of Books. He lives in Townshend, Vermont. |
