Americký akademik a profesor zahraničných vecí a humanitných štúdií, ktorého práca sa zameriava na medzinárodné vzťahy, politiku, kultúru a náboženstvo, pričom často skúma prepojenie týchto sfér s americkou zahraničnou politikou. Mead je známy svojím širokým záberom a hlbokou analýzou, ktorá sa opiera o jeho rozsiahle cestovanie a skúsenosti. Jeho eseje a recenzie sa objavujú v popredných amerických i medzinárodných publikáciách, čo z neho robí vplyvného komentátora súčasných globálnych otázok.
"A groundbreaking work that overturns the conventional understanding of the Israeli-American relationship and, in doing so, explores how fundamental debates about American identity drive our country's foreign policy"-- Provided by publisher
The book provides a profound exploration of the global political and economic landscape shaped by Britain and America, emphasizing the role of individualistic ideology in their dominance. It examines historical challenges to their liberal democratic systems, from Catholic Spain to contemporary threats like Al Qaeda. The author warns that ongoing conflicts in the Middle East could jeopardize this legacy, urging a deeper comprehension of the tensions between the liberal world order and its adversaries to navigate future challenges.
God and Gold is a brilliantly stimulating and provocative look at why, for over 300 years, the Anglo-Saxon powers have dominated the world economically and militarily.
"God has a special providence for fools, drunks and the United States of America."--Otto von Bismarck. America's response to the September 11 attacks highlighted its longstanding goals: protecting liberty, securing economic interests, spreading democracy, and vanquishing enemies. Walter Russell Mead, a leading foreign policy thinker, argues that these conflicting impulses are key to the U.S.'s global success. He identifies four historical patterns in American foreign policy, each represented by a significant figure. Wilsonians act as moral missionaries, promoting democracy through international institutions like the U.N. Hamiltonians support international engagement to expand markets and the economy. Populist Jacksonians advocate for a strong military, used sparingly but decisively against adversaries. Jeffersonians prioritize domestic liberty and are wary of large military and international initiatives. Mead's work offers a fresh perspective on America's role in the world, moving beyond outdated debates of realists versus idealists and hawks versus doves, to present a nuanced, historically-informed view of American foreign policy.