Citizen's Guide to American Foreign Policy

<p>American foreign policy often looks like a trail of man-made debris and disaster. Of course the explanations for many poorly-made decisions are rather complex. In this brief and cogent analysis Houghton shows us that understanding American foreign policy often comes down to the psychology of decision-making the limited options available and the structure of government. This is vital required reading for all readers who wish to better understand America's involvement in the world.</p>