Making War to Keep Peace - by Jeane J Kirkpatrick (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

With the powerful words that marked her long and distinguished career, Jeane J. Kirkpatrick explores where America has gone wrong--and raises lingering questions about what perils tomorrow might hold. In Making War to Keep Peace, the former U.S. Ambassador to the UN traces the course of diplomatic initiatives and armed conflict in Iraq, Somalia, Haiti, Bosnia, and Kosovo to illuminate the dangerous shift from the first Bush administration's ambitious vision of a New World Order to the overambitious nation-building efforts of the Clinton administration. Kirkpatrick questions when, how, and why the United States should resort to military solutions--especially in light of the George W. Bush administration's challenging war in Iraq, about which Kirkpatrick shares her "grave reservations" for the first time.

From the Back Cover

With the powerful words that marked her long and distinguished career, Jeane J. Kirkpatrick explores where America has gone wrong--and raises lingering questions about what perils tomorrow might hold. In Making War to Keep Peace, the former U.S. Ambassador to the UN traces the course of diplomatic initiatives and armed conflict in Iraq, Somalia, Haiti, Bosnia, and Kosovo to illuminate the dangerous shift from the first Bush administration's ambitious vision of a New World Order to the overambitious nation-building efforts of the Clinton administration. Kirkpatrick questions when, how, and why the United States should resort to military solutions--especially in light of the George W. Bush administration's challenging war in Iraq, about which Kirkpatrick shares her "grave reservations" for the first time.

Review Quotes

"With clear and compelling argument, Jeane Kirkpatrick teaches us to be strong but careful in the use of force." - George P. Shultz, former secretary of state

"Kirkpatrick applies her exceptional knowledge of history to an analysis of the new geopolitical situation in the post-Cold War world." - Edwin Meese III, former United States attorney general

"She has delivered us another historic work with a worldview which, as it was through her life, will be revered." - Jack Kemp, former U. S. representative and secretary of Housing and Urban Development

"The U.S. would see with greater clarity if more individuals such as Kirkpatrick inhabited the inner circle." - Richmond Times-Dispatch

"She was unique when alive, and this book establishes that she is still alive." - William F. Buckley Jr., founder, National Review

"An honest and penetrating analysis." - Richard V. Allen, former national security advisor

"A brilliant valedictory to a brilliant life and career." - Dr. Edwin J. Feulner, president of the Heritage Foundation

"unflinching. . . admirers and detractors will appreciate her analysis" - Booklist