The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy by John Mersheimer (English) Paperback

Description: The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy by John Mersheimer, Stephen Walt Mearsheimer and Walt describe the remarkable level of material and diplomatic support that the U.S. provides to Israel. In this important work, they argue that this support cannot be fully explained on either strategic or moral grounds, but is due largely to the political influence of a few. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Originally published in 2007, The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy, by John Mearsheimer of the University of Chicago and Stephen M. Walt of Harvards John F. Kennedy School of Government, provoked both howls of outrage and cheers of gratitude for challenging what had been a taboo issue in America: the impact of the Israel lobby on U.S. foreign policy. A work of major importance, it remains as relevant today as it was in the immediate aftermath of the Israel-Lebanon war of 2006. Mearsheimer and Walt describe in clear and bold terms the remarkable level of material and diplomatic support that the United States provides to Israel and argues that this support cannot be fully explained on either strategic or moral grounds. This exceptional relationship is due largely to the political influence of a loose coalition of individuals and organizations that actively work to shape U.S. foreign policy in a pro-Israel direction. They provocatively contend that the lobby has a far-reaching impact on Americas posture throughout the Middle Eastin Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, and toward the Israeli-Palestinian conflictand the policies it has encouraged are in neither Americas national interest nor Israels long-term interest. The lobbys influence also affects Americas relationship with important allies and increases dangers that all states face from global jihadist terror. The publication of The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy led to a sea change in how the U.S-Israel relationship was discussed, and continues to be one of the most talked-about books in foreign policy. Author Biography John J. Mearsheimer is the R. Wendell Harrison Distinguished Service Professor of Political Science and the co-director of the Program on International Security Policy at the University of Chicago. He has published several books, including The Tragedy of Great Power Politics. Stephen M. Walt is the Belfer Professor of International Affairs at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, and was academic dean of the Kennedy School from 2002 to 2006. He is the author of Taming American Power: The Global Response to U.S. Primacy, among other books. Review "Controversial." --Terry Gross, Fresh Air, NPR "It could not be more timely." --David Bromwich, The Huffington Post "The strategic questions they raise now, particularly about Israels privileged relationship with the United States, are worth debating." --David Remnick. The New Yorker "Ruthlessly realistic." --William Grimes, The New York Times "The argument they present is towering and clear and about time." --Philip Weiss, Mondoweiss.com "Mearsheimer, a political scientist at the University of Chicago, and Walt, on the faculty at Harvard, set off a political firestorm." --Jay Solomon, The Wall Street Journal.com "Promises controversy on a scale not seen since Samuel Huntingtons Clash of Civilizations sought to reframe a new world order." --Stefan Halper, National Interest.com "Deals with Middle East policymaking at a time when Americas problems in that region surpass our problems anywhere else . . . People are definitely arguing about it. Its also the kind of book you do not have to agree with on every count (I certainly dont) to benefit from reading." --MJ Rosenberg, Israel Policy Forum Newsletter Review Quote The strategic questions they raise now, particularly about Israels privileged relationship with the United States, are worth debating. Description for Reading Group Guide About this Guide The questions and discussion topics that follow are designed to enhance your reading of John J. Mearsheimer and Stephen M. Walts The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy. We hope they will enrich your experience as you explore this timely examination of Americas pro-Israel lobby and its far-reaching impact. Excerpt from Book Excerpt Details ISBN0374531501 Short Title ISRAEL LOBBY & US FOREIGN Language English ISBN-10 0374531501 ISBN-13 9780374531508 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2008 Birth 1941 Affiliation University of Chicago Series Farrar, StrauÃÿ and Giroux DOI 10.1604/9780374531508 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2008-09-02 NZ Release Date 2008-09-02 US Release Date 2008-09-02 UK Release Date 2008-09-02 Pages 496 Publisher Farrar, Straus and Giroux Publication Date 2008-09-02 Imprint Farrar, Straus and Giroux DEWEY 327.7305496 Audience General Author Stephen Walt We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:43655829;

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