Difficult transitions foreign policy troubles at the outset of presidential power / [electronic resource] :
Kurt M. Campbell, James B. Steinberg.
- Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, c2008.
- xiv, 204 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 191-196) and index.
"Gives an overview of presidential transitions in foreign policy including case studies of prominent episodes. Pinpoints causes of fiascos--writing off previous administrations' policies and failing to appreciate differences between campaign promises and policy realities. Provides a road map to help new administrations steer clear of the land mines ahead"--Provided by publisher.
Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2009. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.
Presidents--Transition periods.--United States
United States--Foreign relations. United States--Foreign relations administration. United States--Foreign relations--Case studies. United States--Foreign relations administration--Case studies.