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Memo to the President

By Madeleine Albright

Memo to the President Philosophy

Memo to the President

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“A sweeping, straightforward primer on foreign policy that revisits topics including the Middle East, the former Soviet Union, China, Pakistan and beyond.” — Miami Herald The former Secretary of State and New York Times bestselling author offers America’s next leader blunt advice for repairing and reinvigorating America’s standing in the world The next president will face the daunting task of repairing America's core relationships and tarnished credibility after the damage caused during the past eight years. In Memo to the President, former secretary of state Madeleine Albright offers provocative ideas about how to confront the myriad challenges awaiting our newly elected commander-in-chief. Secretary Albright's advice is candid and seasoned with humor and stories from her years in office, blending lessons from the past with forward-looking suggestions about how to make full use of presidential power without repeating the excesses of the Bush administration and how to revive America's commitment to its founding ideals.
How can the next commander-in-chief navigate these global challenges and restore American leadership?
    - A User’s Guide to the Presidency: Albright offers a masterclass on the powers and pitfalls of the office, from managing your cabinet and the NSC to the art of persuasion on the world stage.- The Tools of National Security: Discover when to use diplomacy, when to apply economic pressure, and the critical lessons for deciding when—and how—to use military force.- Clear-Eyed Foreign Policy Analysis: Get an insider’s unvarnished assessment of the major challenges awaiting the next president, from a resurgent Russia and a rising China to the complexities of the Middle East.- A Blueprint for American Leadership: Learn what it will take to repair America’s tarnished credibility, reinvigorate key alliances, and restore our nation's standing as a respected global leader.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
352
Release Date:
2008-10-02
Publication Date:
2008-10-21
Publisher:
Harper Perennial
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0061351814
ISBN13:
9780061351815
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
444 g
Height:
133 cm
Width:
203 cm
Thickness:
21 cm
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