Discover 'The False Promise of Liberal Order,' a compelling examination of the illusions that underpin the liberal international order. This thought-provoking book, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2020, uncovers the complexities behind the post-war consensus that has shaped American foreign policy for decades. With 224 pages of insightful analysis, the author critiques the traditional belief that America's liberal agenda has fostered worldwide peace and prosperity. Instead, the narrative reveals the coercive tactics and uncomfortable compromises that often accompanied the spread of capitalist democracy, highlighting instances where America's efforts inadvertently led to illiberal outcomes. This eye-opening exploration encourages readers to critically assess the romanticized view of the liberal order and its implications for today's geopolitical landscape. By understanding the historical context and examining the limitations of the liberal order, you'll gain invaluable insights into current global disorder and the challenges facing modern democratic states. Perfect for students of international relations, political theory, and history, 'The False Promise of Liberal Order' is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the intricacies of global power dynamics. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781509538683.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509538683
Year: 2020
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 224


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In an age of demagogues, hostile great powers and trade wars, foreign policy traditionalists dream of restoring liberal international order. This order, they claim, ushered in seventy years of peace and prosperity and saw post-war America domesticate the world to its values.


The False Promise of Liberal Order exposes the flaws in this nostalgic visionThe world shaped by America came about as a result of coercion and, sometimes brutal, compromise. Liberal projects “ to spread capitalist democracy “ led inadvertently to illiberal resultsTo make peace, America made bargains with authoritarian forces. Even in the Pax Americana, the gentlest order yet, ordering was rough work. As its power grew, Washington came to believe that its order was exceptional and even permanent “ a mentality that has led to spiralling deficits, permanent war and Trump. Romanticizing the liberal order makes it harder to adjust to today™s global disorder. Only by confronting the false promise of liberal order and adapting to current realities can the United States survive as a constitutional republic in a plural world.