The Dispensable Nation
In 'The Dispensable Nation,' Vali Nasr explores America's declining influence in the Middle East amidst rising power from regional players. He argues that the U.S. has neglected vital alliances and failed to understand the complexities of the region's political landscape. Nasr's insightful analysis reveals the consequences of a foreign policy driven by short-term gains and a lack of strategic vision. As the balance of power shifts, he warns that America may soon find itself sidelined and irrelevant. Will the U.S. rethink its approach before it's too late?
By Vali Nasr
Published: 2014
"In a world where power shifts and alliances change, the true strength of a nation lies not in its might, but in its ability to understand and empathize with the complexities of global interdependence."
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A Financial Times Best Book of the Year Forcefully persuasive, The Dispensable Nation is a game changer for America as it charts a course in the Muslim world, Asia, and beyond. Vali Nasr shows how the Obama administration missed its chance to improve U.S. relations with the Middle East by continuing to pursue its predecessor’s questionable strategies there. Nasr takes readers behind the scenes at the State Department and reveals how the specter of terrorism and the new administration’s fear of political backlash crippled diplomatic efforts to boost America’s foundering credibility with world leaders. Meanwhile, the true economic threats, China and Russia, were quietly expanding their influence in the region. Nasr argues that, as a result of the U.S.’s flawed strategy, a second Arab Spring is brewing—not a hopeful clamor for democracy but rage at the United States for its foreign policy of drones and assassinations.
About the Author
Vali Nasr
Vali Nasr is an acclaimed Iranian-American scholar, author, and Middle East expert known for his insightful analysis of political dynamics in the region. He has published several notable works, including "The Shia Revival," which explores the resurgence of Shia Islam in contemporary politics, and "The Islamic Leviathan," which examines the interplay between religion and politics in the Muslim world. Nasr's writing is characterized by a combination of rigorous academic research and accessible prose, making complex geopolitical issues understandable to a broad audience. As a professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, he continues to influence contemporary discussions on Middle Eastern affairs.
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- Authors
- Vali Nasr
- Published
- January 2014
- Publisher
- Anchor
- ISBN
- 0345802578
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 322
- Genres
- International RelationsGeopoliticsPolitics and Current Affairs
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“In a world where power shifts and alliances change, the true strength of a nation lies not in its might, but in its ability to understand and empathize with the complexities of global interdependence.”
The Dispensable Nation
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