Publication
Sep 2002
September 11 presented the Bush administration with the opportunity for a strategic reorientation of American foreign policy. Contrary to the hopes of many, however, this chance was not used to move towards a more multilateral policy;rather it was used to mobilize resources to the benefit of a superpower policy with a strong emphasis on military might. In light of increased perception of asymmetrical threats and with the “War on Terrorism” as legitimizing principle, those who advocate a policy based on superior military power and unrestricted room to maneuver have succeeded in dominating the foreign policy discourse in the US.
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Author | Peter Rudolf |
Series | SWP Comments |
Issue | 33 |
Publisher | Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP) |
Copyright | © 2002 Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP) |