WHAT WE OWE IRAQ
Description
America is up to its neck in nation building—but the public debate, focused on getting the troops home, devotes little attention to why we are building a new Iraqi nation, what success would look like, or what principles should guide us. What We Owe Iraq sets out to shift the terms of this debate. Noah Feldman argues that to prevent nation building from turning into a paternalistic, colonialist charade, we urgently need a new, humbler approach. Drawing on his personal experiences in Iraq as a constitutional adviser, Feldman offers enduring insights into the power dynamics between the American occupiers and the Iraqis, and tackles issues such as Iraqi elections, the prospect of successful democratization, and the way home.
Feldman's new after word brings the Iraq story up-to-date since the book's original publication in 2004, and asks whether the United States has acted ethically in pushing the political process in Iraq while failing to control the security situation; it also revisits the question of when, and how, to withdraw.
"Insightful, accessible and highly recommended for policy makers and readers interested in understanding the opportunities and hazards that will confront America as the world's foremost nation builder."
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Book Details
- ISBN: 0691126127
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- Format: Paperback
- Publication Date: 2004
- Number of Pages: 160
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- Publisher: PRINCETON UNIVERSITY PRESS
- Language: English
- Weight: 0.22 g
