This book examines the successes and failures of George W. Bush as a War President. The author critically assesses the administration's key decisions in the war on terror and President Bush's vision of creating a democratic Middle East.

Autorentext
ROBERT SWANSBROUGH is Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Science and Professor of Political Science at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, USA.

Inhalt

• Foreword: Professor Loch Johnson Preface Introduction A War Presidentâ™s Decisions: Seeking Insights Section I: Path to the White House Star-Spangled Eyes: The Fortunate Son Lone Star Challenger: A Taste of Power White House Quest: Selling of the Son Section II: A War President Emerges The Early Months: Clear-Eyed Realism Ignored Warnings: A Call to Destiny New Kind of War: Breaking the Rules March to War: Vision or Vengeance? Bushâ™s War: Break itâ¦and Itâ™s Yours Section III: Pursuing a Vision Axis of Evil: An Inverted Threat Matrix? Ending Tyranny: Bushâ™s Democracy Agenda Conclusion * Tested by Fire: Standards for Greatness