Contemporary Cases in U.S. Foreign Policy: From Terrorism to Trade
The remarkable value of this new set of cases stems from the author's abilities to connect recent major world events to critical enduring issues. They highlight the foundation elements that every student needs in order to understand foreign policy. These cases offer an excellent means of introducing experiential learning. --Charles Hermann, Texas A&M; UniversityRalph Carter's case book is one of the best resources I have to relate theory to contemporary politics. Updated on a regular basis, he focuses on the most current issues with full explanations of all the major elements. Students not only get a handle on modern international politics, but have the opportunity to develop their own positions on these issues. The additional instructor material is a great benefit letting me focus more on the teaching points then on the presentation. --Michael Kanner, University of ColoradoWhen I teach American Foreign Policy, I want a blend of interesting controversies and varying perspectives. Carter'sContemporary Cases in U.S. Foreign Policyprovides this and then some. Carter has a knack for picking the optimal mix of cases for the most important issues for the US today: intervention, the challenge of proliferators (separate chapters on North Korea and Iran are most useful), immigration, Presidential power, great power relations (China and Russia), and the great global recession. --Steve Saideman, McGill University