Why America Misunderstands the World: National Experience and Roots of Misperception

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Paul R. Pillar # 8217, S provocative new book by the American public associates # 8217, S misconceptions about external threats and to conduct the nation's # 8217; S history and geography, arguing that American success in international relations is often achieved despite rather than because of the public # 8217; s worldview. These cultural and political misunderstandings deep Pillar explains, and are retained even when subsequent events contradict them.
Many social, economic and geographical advantages coarsened American attitude toward other, less fortunate countries. Being isolated from the two great oceans makes it difficult for Americans to appreciate the concerns are more prone country. American democracy # 8217, S rapid growth fooled many into thinking the same liberal system can flourish anywhere. Being inhabited a vast continent with relative ease impedes understanding of conflicts between different peoples of other lands.
Figure exciting line from colonial times to the Americas # 8217; s appeal of modern international terrorism, Pillar shows how the presumption and misperception Finlandisation turned into a dirty word in American political circles, reinforced # 147; for us or against us # 8221; attitude that characterized the administration's policies of George W. Bush, and continues to hide the reasons for Iraq, # 8217, S close relations with Iran. Fundamental confusion created a cycle in which the threat of attack before the undercharge and then inflated after they occur. Shining light on this long-standing tradition of distorted perception, Pillar hopes the United States can develop policies that better address the realities of the international and not biased beliefs.

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