Seven Sins of American Foreign Policy

by Loch K. Johnson

The empathy that flooded into America from around the globe after 9/11 has faded, and now America is arguably more unpopular that it has ever been. As global anti-Americanism threatens the modern world, Loch Johnson explains how the U.S. has drifted away from the principles that made it a highly regarded global leader at the end of the Second World War. Seven Sins of American Foreign Policy explores the negative worldwide attitudes toward the U.S., identifying how the antipathy runs much deeper than American political leaders' response to the 9/11 attacks. Johnson's compelling insight isolates seven key foreign policy issues that are at the root of America's problematic global image, causing an alarming loss of allies across the globe: Ignorance Veneration of the president Militarism Unilateralism Isolationism Lack of empathy Arrogance

Genres: Politics, Nonfiction

339 pages, Paperback

First published September 8, 2001

Reviews

[Alan · Rating 2 out of 5]

introduction to foreign policy, good quick read. explores the topics of overwhelming executive power, interventionism vs. isolationism and massive ignorance.

[Alexander]

My fellow TA likened this to the rantings of an angry, inebriated old man. I find it hard to disagree with his assessment.

[Christopher · Rating 5 out of 5]

A true eye-opener on American foreign policy, this book should be read by any one interested in America's stance in the world today and what can be done to change the world for the better.

[Jeffrey Roth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Johnson provides excellent insight to the problems of American foreign policy and what can be done to improve our relationship with other nations. I'd recommend that everyone take a moment to pick this up and read through it, it is an easy read even for those who aren't necessarily interested in the topic.

[Efad · Rating 1 out of 5]

Has the facts and the potential for a rigorous analysis, but lacks the backbone.

[Rodger Payne · Rating 2 out of 5]

It would have been effective for a US foreign policy class during the Bush years, but I probably won't use it now.