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Political scientists Sarkesian (emeritus), John Allen Williams (both Loyola U., Chicago), and Stephen J. Cimbala (Pennsylvania State U.-Delaware County) say most of their description of US security a decade ago still stands, but some changes have come about because of the September 2001 attacks. No mention is made, for example, of habeas corpus. Among their topics are the American way of war, the policy triad, the limited role of public opinion, and the presidential mandate. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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The fifth edition of US National Security retains the structure and approach that have made this text so successful, but it has been revised and updated throughout to reflect the challenges faced by the Obama administration. The choices necessary in an increasingly budget-constrained environment, the broader range of national security issues, and the evolving nature of counterinsurgency doctrine and practice are among the currents that inform the authors’ clear presentation and appraisal of US security interests, politics, and processes.
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