The inevitable alliance
Subtitle: Europe and the United States beyond Iraq
By: Vittorio Emanuele Parsi.
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 2006
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 203
Subjects: European Union countries -- Foreign relations -- Iraq.; Iraq -- Foreign relations -- European Union countries.; European Union countries -- Foreign relations -- United Sates.; United States -- Foreign relations -- European Union countries.; United States -- Foreign relations -- Iraq.; Iraq -- Foreign relations -- United States.
Description: In this book, Parsi defends American foreign policy for its current understanding of the 'new world disorder, ' despite expressing his concern over the unilateralism shown by the present U.S. administration. While he does not fully discount the role of Europe's foreign policy elite, Parsi, nonetheless, criticizes the policymakers of the 'old Europe' for their lack of vision and the inconsistency of their 'pacifism' in the lead-up to the war in Iraq. In contrast, Parsi applauds both British Prime Minister Tony Blair for being 'ethically responsible' and the stand taken by Poland. Parsi remains optimistic about the relationship between the United States and Europe, and argues that as both sides remember the transcendental values that unite them, it will grow stronger.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.