Foreign Follies: America's New Global EmpireThe United States once was a traditional republic, remaining aloof from foreign conflicts. Today no problem on earth is exempt from Washington's meddling. The result is an oversize military, perpetual intervention, and consistent conflict, according to Bandow, who says it's time for a new foreign policy. |
Contents
Foreword | xi |
The Impact On A Free Society | 47 |
Terrorism | 59 |
Humanitarian Intervention | 77 |
Asia | 103 |
The Balkans | 167 |
Europe | 189 |
The Mideast | 209 |
Iraq | 241 |
Religious Freedom | 309 |
Who Serves? | 343 |
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