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Title: Book Review: US National Security: Policymakers, processes, and politics by Williams, J. A., Cimbala, S. J., & Sarkesian, S. C.
Authors: Travis, Donald S. (AUTHOR)
Source: Armed Forces & Society (Sage Publications Inc.). Jul2024, Vol. 50 Issue 3, p868-873. 6p.
Subjects: National security, Practical politics, Afghan War, 2001-2021, Political science, World War I
Abstract: The book "US National Security: Policymakers, Processes, and Politics" by John Allen Williams, Stephen J. Cimbala, and Sam C. Sarkesian provides an assessment of the challenges facing the United States national security system. The authors discuss the complexities and inconsistencies of national security policies and the role of politics in shaping them. The book covers various topics, including international actors, unconventional wars, nuclear weapons, the U.S. political system, and the major institutions responsible for national security. It is well-written, logically organized, and would be a valuable resource for students studying U.S. security institutions. However, there are some concerns raised about the limits of presidential power, the relationship between democracy and the military establishment, and the incomplete discussion of Morris Janowitz's views on civil-military relations. Overall, the book is a useful and thought-provoking teaching tool that encourages open examination and debate of U.S. national security issues. [Extracted from the article]
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