Taking an in-depth look at the United States government, this landmark work demonstrates why the United States should be considered an empire and how this is contrary to the ideals of both conservatives and liberals and to the very principles on which the United States was built. Through a detailed examination of US foreign policy over the last century up through the Bush administration’s policies in the Middle East and elsewhere, this work explores how rampant imperialism has threatened US security, strained US relations with the rest of the world, and curtailed American civil liberties at home. Examining the similar signs in the current state of affairs that have marked the decline of other great powers throughout history, a case is made for the dismantling of the American empire and a return to the mode of military restraint traditional to American foreign policy. This book is a chilling insight into the direction the United States has taken and, if its interventionist policies continue, the direction it will take in years to come.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“…an extremely sensible book. I agree with Eland’s argument, though I doubt if it will be much appreciated by Rumsfeld, Wolfowitz and Perle.” — Paul M Kennedy, Director of International Security Studies, Yale University. “Ivan Eland’s new book is a scholarly, compelling and provocative study of where we are, how we got here, and the dangers inherent in the aggressive, imperialist policies we are implementing. It is impressively lucid, filled with careful research, rational analysis and highly insightful commentary, certain to satisfy concerned readers across the political spectrum.” Edward L. Peck, former Chief of US Mission in Iraq.
About the Author
Ivan Eland writes a weekly column ‘The Empire Has No Clothes’ on Antiwar.com and has served as principal defence analyst for the Congressional Budget Office, director of Defense Policy Studies at the Cato Institute, and investigator for the House of Foreign Affairs Committee. His writings have appeared in USA Today, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, Philadelphia Inquirer, and Newsday. He has appeared on ABC, BBC, CNN, C-SPAN, Fox News, MSNBC, NPR, and PBS.
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