Military, Scientific, and Technological
Cortright's thorough and thoughtful discussion of the ideas and movements that have associated themselves with the word "peace" deserves a wide audience and covers a lot of ground on the origins of key concepts, the roles of religion and international law, and the continuing struggle against charges of cowardice and a lack of patriotism.
The authors argue that wars are most likely to occur because of territorial claims; that if these claims lead to regular disputes over a period of time, the states involved are apt to end up in war; and that alliances make this more likely.
Goldstein has used McGeorge Bundy's notes and a number of detailed interviews to provide a compelling and sympathetic, although hardly uncritical, account of the grave mistakes that were made in the run-up to and during the Vietnam War.
Based on materials acquired when coalition forces entered Iraq in 2003, this book provides a unique insight into Saddam Hussein's strategic concepts and plans, including the continuing preoccupation with Israel, the underestimation of U.S. strength, and a growing interest in taking on Kuwait.
