| A Hard Look at Hard Power: Assessing The Defense Capabilities of Key U.S. Allies and Security Partners Contributor(s): War College, U. S. Army (Author), Institute, Strategic Studies (Author), Schmitt, Gary J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1329605373 ISBN-13: 9781329605374 Publisher: Lulu.com OUR PRICE: $24.65 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2015 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Reference |
| Physical Information: 0.88" H x 6" W x 9" (1.27 lbs) 394 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Since the end of World War II, the United States has made maintaining a favorable balance of power in Eurasia a core element of its national security strategy. It did so in good measure by maintaining a large conventional military force that was based not only at home, but also in bases spread across Europe and Asia. That strategy was buttressed by developing security ties and alliances with key powers and front-line states. The implicit bargain was that the United States would help keep the peace on their door front if they would provide access from which American forces could operate and, in turn, maintain credible forces themselves to reinforce and support U.S. efforts at keeping the great power peace. |