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Stephen M. Walt

    Stephen M. Walt
    Taming American power: The global response to U.S. primacy
    The Israel lobby and U.S. foreign policy
    The Hell of Good Intentions: America's Foreign Policy Elite and the Decline of U.S. Primacy
    Izraelská lobby a americká zahraniční politika
    • Mluvit o vlivu lobby na americkou zahraniční politiku je obtížné, aniž by člověk čelil obviněním z antisemitismu nebo byl označen za sebeobviňujícího Žida. Kritika izraelských politik nebo otázek ohledně podpory Izraele je v slušné společnosti problematická. Americká bezpodmínečná podpora Izraele je zřídka zmiňována, protože lobby se snaží zajistit, aby veřejná debata odrážela jejich strategické a morální argumenty. Reakce na knihu bývalého prezidenta Jimmyho Cartera ilustruje tento jev. Carterova kniha je osobní výzvou k obnovení americké účasti v mírovém procesu, založená na jeho dlouholetých zkušenostech. I když lze zpochybnit jeho důkazy nebo nesouhlasit s jeho závěry, jeho cílem je mír mezi oběma národy, přičemž hájí právo Izraele na bezpečný život. Přesto, když naznačuje, že izraelské politiky na okupovaných územích připomínají apartheid a upozorňuje, že pro-izraelské skupiny komplikují mírové snahy, čelí silné kritice. Carter byl obviněn z antisemitismu a dokonce i z podpory nacismu, což ukazuje na obtížnost otevřené diskuse o těchto tématech.

      Izraelská lobby a americká zahraniční politika
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    • "The road to hell is paved with good intentions." - Hayek Is America's foreign policy leading to disappointment and disillusionment? This book explores the complexities of U.S. foreign policy, particularly in light of its hegemonic status and the lessons seemingly ignored by past leaders. Renowned Harvard professor Stephen M. Walt critiques U.S. foreign policy since the twentieth century, highlighting its shortcomings and the lack of improvement during Trump's administration. He argues for a reevaluation of the current strategy, which has been shaped by America's geographical advantages and post-Cold War dominance but has also led to unrealistic goals pursued by leaders like Clinton, Bush, and Obama. These leaders believed the U.S. was uniquely qualified to promote liberal principles globally, often overstepping its role and failing to acknowledge the rise of other powers. This dynamic has contributed to the populist sentiments that propelled Trump into office with his "America First" agenda, although signs suggest his foreign policy reforms may not lead to meaningful change. The author assesses the foreign policy of three post-Cold War presidents, examining America's global standing and the flawed strategy of liberal hegemony that underpins its failures. Despite its evident shortcomings, this approach persists due to the lack of accountability among foreign policy authorities. The entrenched "foreign policy community" has

      The Hell of Good Intentions: America's Foreign Policy Elite and the Decline of U.S. Primacy
      4,0
    • The Israel lobby is a loose coalition of right-wing individuals and organisations that actively works to shape U.S. foreign policy. Here, the authors claim that there is something deeply worrying about the Israel lobby's influence on U.S. foreign policy.

      The Israel lobby and U.S. foreign policy
      4,2
    • Analyzes specific reactions abroad to American hegemony, and discusses the need for the United States to develop a foreign policy that minimizes resentment and hostile responses from other countries.

      Taming American power: The global response to U.S. primacy
      3,7