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Exercise of Power

American Failures, Successes, and a New Path Forward in the Post-Cold War World
Book • 2020
In 'Exercise of Power', Robert Gates provides a sweeping analysis of how American power has been exercised since the end of the Cold War. He argues that the U.S.

has relied too heavily on military power, neglecting other instruments like diplomacy, economics, and strategic communications.

Gates offers lessons from past successes and failures to guide future national security strategies.

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Mentioned in 2 episodes

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General Randy A. George
after a zoom call with him.
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Write It Down: General George on Reflection, Reading, and Readiness
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Eric Edelman
, referring to a chapter on Columbia in Bob Gates’ book.
How to Practice Productive Statecraft
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Rebeccah Heinrichs
for its insightful criticisms of American foreign policy and its suggestions for a more prudent approach.
The case for Trump’s foreign policy

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