The Big Stick: The Limits of Soft Power and the Necessity of

The Big Stick: The Limits of Soft Power and the Necessity of Military Force

"A must-read for anyone interested in military might--and how it can help us maintain the edge we need in this treacherous age." --Walter Russell Mead, Wall Street Journal

In The Big Stick, Eliot A. Cohen argues that hard power is essential to cope with the challenge of an ambitious and well-armed China, the continuing threat from violent jihadists, the rise of revisionist states such as Russia, and the problems posed by ungoverned areas from outer space to cyberspace. It is a clear-eyed account of what military means can and--equally important--cannot do, the lessons of recent wars, and how soft power can supplement, but never fully replace, armed force.
Country USA
Brand Basic Books
Manufacturer Basic Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781541617278
ReleaseDate 2018-04-10
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781541617278

The Big Stick: The Limits of Soft Power and the Necessity of Military Force