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Title:
Exercise of power [DAISY talking book] : American failures, successes, and a new path forward in the post-Cold War world
Added Author:
Publication Date:
2021
Publication Information:
Toronto : CELA, 2021.
Toronto : CNIB, 2021.
Physical Description:
1 computer laser optical disc (16 hrs., 59 min.) : sound, 4 3/4 in.
ISBN:
9780221093272
Abstract:
Since the end of the Cold War, the global perception of the United States has progressively morphed from dominant international leader to disorganized entity, seemingly unwilling to accept the mantle of leadership or unable to govern itself effectively. Robert Gates argues that this transformation is the result of the failure of political leaders to understand the complexity of American power, its expansiveness, and its limitations. He makes clear that the successful exercise of power is not limited to the use of military might or the ability to coerce or demand submission, but must encompass as well diplomacy, economics, strategic communications, development assistance, intelligence, technology, ideology, and cyber. By analyzing specific challenges faced by the American government in the post-Cold War period--Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, North Korea, Syria, Libya, Russia, China and others--Gates deconstructs the ways in which leaders have used the instruments of power available to them. 2020.
General Note:
Digital audiobook in DAISY format.
Originally published in 2020.
Performers:
Read by George Newbern.
Technical Details:
Digital to DAISY.
Plays on DAISY talking book players and software only; DAISY 2.02 standard; MP3 compression at 32 kbps.
Genre:
Language:
English