Uncertainty Doctrine - Narrative Politics and Us Hard Power After the Cold War

The first account of narrative politics in US defense policy surrounding the end of the Cold War. This book will appeal to a broad readership group including Foreign Policy Analysis, (Critical) Security Studies, and International Relations. It will also be useful for courses on American politics.

List of contents

1. The fruits of victory; 2. Studying narrative politics in motion; 3. Irrational enemies; 4. Wars on multiple fronts; 5. Shield of invulnerability; 6. The future of the uncertainty doctrine.

About the author

Alexandra Homolar is a Professor of International Security at the University of Warwick. Her research interests lie at the intersection of security, language and political psychology. Her work has been widely published in journals such as Security Dialogue, European Journal of International Relations, Journal of Strategic Studies, and Review of International Studies.

Summary

The first account of narrative politics in US defense policy surrounding the end of the Cold War. This book will appeal to a broad readership group including Foreign Policy Analysis, (Critical) Security Studies, and International Relations. It will also be useful for courses on American politics.

Foreword

The first account of narrative politics in US defense policy surrounding the end of the Cold War.

Product details

• Authors: Alexandra Homolar, Alexandra (University of Warwick) Homolar, Homolar Alexandra
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.03.2025
• EAN: 9781009355155
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0935515-5
• No. of pages: 259
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, International Relations, Military and defence strategy