Military Coercion and US Foreign Policy: The Use of Force Short of War

This book examines the use of military force as a coercive tool by the United States, using lessons drawn from the post-Cold War era (1991–2018).

The volume reveals that despite its status as sole superpower during the post-Cold War period, US efforts to coerce other states failed as often as they succeeded. In the coming decades, the United States will face states that are more capable and creative, willing to challenge its interests and able to take advantage of missteps and vulnerabilitie...