Alliances and American National Security

Download or read book Alliances and American National Security written by Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall and published by Strategic Studies Institute. This book was released on 2006 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the greatest challenges facing the United States today is the translation of its overwhelming might into effective influence. Traditionally, the United States has leveraged its power through bilateral and multilateral alliances. However, the end of the Cold War and the events of September 11, 2001, have led some policymakers and analysts to question the value of alliances in American foreign and defense policy. This monograph advocates that allies are more important than ever to the achievement of U.S. national security goals.