unilateral acts (international law)

Explores how American unilateralism has impacted its role as a world power and how other countries view the U.S., focusing on how political and military decisions made after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks have alienated the country's closest allies.

Examines the roots of American unilateralism and discusses how it influences areas of American foreign policy including trade and economic policy, arms control and energy.

Noam Chomsky presents evidence to support his contention that U.S. leaders have, since the end of World War II, pursued a position of world dominance that has placed Earth and the entire human race at risk.

Presents a commentary and critique of the actions of the U.S. government since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, arguing that the Bush administration has used the tragedy as a springboard for pushing through its domestic and foreign policies while questioning the patriotism of any and all opponents.

Looks at how the U. S. has historically responded to surprise attacks against the nation, discussing the British invasion of Washington, D.C., in 1814, the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941, and the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, and considers how successful George W. Bush's strategy is going to be in the face of twenty-first century challenges.