Power Through Purpose: The Realism of Idealism as a Basis for Foreign Policy

This book examines the conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union, arguing that the clash of their worldviews - one a liberal democracy, the other a totalitarian state - is the defining issue of our time. The author contends that the Soviet Union, motivated by Marxist-Leninist ideology, seeks to expand its power and influence globally, while the United States, committed to democratic principles and free markets, aims to preserve its way of life and promote peace. This ideological divide has resulted in geopolitical rivalry, arms races, and proxy conflicts, shaping the course of world events. The book delves into the history, motivations, and strategies of both sides, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the United States as it navigates this complex and dangerous landscape.Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value.The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.