This is a first-rate study that brings scholarly analysis to bear on a very important problem in U.S. foreign policy. Litwak's incisive critique of the use of the 'rogue' label for political 'mobilization' purposes is right on the mark. -- Alexander George, Stanford University Litwak's examination of U.S. policy toward 'rogue states' raises the right questions regarding a truly complex and yet very timely subject. It skillfully avoids some of the simplifications that have dominated the public discourse on this vital subject. -- Zbigniew Brzezinski former National Security Adviser
Robert S. Litwak is director of the Division of International Studies at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. He served on the National Security Council staff as director for nonproliferation and export controls.
So-called rogue states are the subject of a great deal of fuzzy thinking in U.S. foreign policy decision making, and Litwak sets out to promote a more nuanced and sophisticated foreign policy strategy... In addition to the excellent analytical framework, Litwak provides three detailed case studies-Iraq, Iran, and North Korea... This book is a must read for analysts, policy makers, and students. -- James M. Goldgeier Political Science Quarterly Litwak's conclusions about the dichotomous nature of the American foreign policy debate have important implications for the conduct of American foreign policy. -- Jean A. Garrison Journal of Politics A thoughtful and important contribution. Virginia Quarterly Review A careful and thorough account. -- Gordon L. Shull Perspectives on Political Science A thoughtful critique of US foreign policy... well researched and structured. Choice Fortunately, this sensible book (which should be required reading for all Foreign Service personnel and U.S. policymakers) constitutes a good 'prism' in its own right for examining the flaws of current U.S. policy, and offers a better framework for the future. -- Harry C. Blaney III Foreign Service Journal
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