military policy

Recounts the life of James Forrestal who mastered both Wall Street and Washington and became the first United States Secretary of Defense.

Examines the issues surrounding the war in Afghanistan and provides an overview of the topic.

Presents the texts of 456 formal, interstate military alliances signed between the Peace of Westphalia in 1648 and the Dakar Agreement between Chad and Sudan in 2008, each with a summary, commentary, and source; and includes maps, a time line of significant events, and listings of alliances by century and by region.

Offers a comprehensive analysis of the collapse of Soviet control in Eastern Europe, focusing on the Solidarity uprisings in Poland, Soviet foreign policy during the era, and the influence the collapse had on Mikhail Gorbachev's later position toward Eastern Europe.

Traces the history of the highly trained, elite combat units used throughout the world, discussing how the units have evolved over time and how they have impacted military actions.

Presents an analysis of the dangers we have unwittingly created and an alternative to present policy.

Surveys the environmental impacts of war throughout the ages.

Contains fourteen essays that examine issues associated with United States Military deployments, discussing the expansion of the US Military's presence throughout the world, whether US Military presence inspires resentment in occupied nations, the US Military intervention in the Middle East, and related topics.

Twelve essays argue opposing points on the issue of whether Iran is a threat, discussing the country's nuclear program, diplomacy in American-Iranian relations, and other topics.