Think Tank – U.S. Foreign Policy and Think Tanks
Have you ever considered that a superpower shapes the world not only with tanks, aircraft carriers, or economic sanctions—but also with ideas, reports, and strategic narratives?
Is the foreign policy of the United States shaped solely by the decisions of presidents, secretaries, or generals? Or are there other actors behind the scenes—often unheard of by the broader public—whose influence runs far deeper?
Think Tank examines how U.S. foreign policy has evolved in the post–Cold War era and highlights the vital role played by policy institutes in this process. From executive bodies such as the White House, the Pentagon, and the Department of State to congressional committees, the book reveals how influential think tanks—including the Brookings Institution, RAND Corporation, The Heritage Foundation, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Council on Foreign Relations, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, and Atlantic Council—become involved in policy-making processes.
Clinton’s “humanitarian interventions,” Bush’s “war on terror,” Obama’s “diplomatic openings,” and the nuclear negotiations with Iran… All of these strategies rested upon a particular intellectual foundation. But where were these ideas produced? In which rooms, and by whom were they shaped?
Based on Dr. Ali Ercan’s extensive field research conducted in New York and Washington, D.C., Think Tank explores in detail how these institutions operate, who funds them, on whose behalf they speak, and how they guide decision-makers.
Think Tank is an invitation to those who seek to understand post–Cold War American foreign policy. A guide for those who wish to grasp not only the military and economic power of a superpower, but also its strategic mind. A window for readers curious about the subtext of history—and perhaps most importantly, a starting point for anyone striving to truly understand the world.
Title: Think Tank – U.S. Foreign Policy and Think Tanks
Author: Ali Ercan
Publisher: Kronik Kitap
Paper Type: Second-grade paper
Page Count: 368
Dimensions: 13.5 x 21 cm
First Publication Year: 2025
Edition: First Edition
Language: Turkish
Barcode: 9786255835048
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