What kind of presidency and foreign policy follows when you combine a confident, activist and moralist president who also has a sharp political game plan? This volume offers an original and carefully documented account of Bush's personality, presidential style and decision-making process and how three core ingredients provide the key to understanding Bush's overall strategy and policy.
'An important and comprehensive treatment of George W. Bush's foreign policy decision-making. Moens takes us well beyond journalistic accounts and those of the administration's critics by linking Bush's decisions to his personality, background, leadership style, and advisory network. The book is a "must read" for anyone seeking an in-depth understanding of this presidency...Moens forces the reader to grapple with any assumption that Bush's foreign policy decision-making can be easily dismissed as that of a "trigger happy" cowboy.' Professor John P. Burke, University of Vermont, USA 'Moens' clear, elegant writing style succeeds in providing a comprehensive, non-hysterical biography of President Bush that effectively illustrates how he views the world.' Dr John C. Hulsman, Senior Foreign Policy Analyst, The Heritage Foundation, USA 'Alexander Moens's book is an even-handed, dispassionate look at the real George [W.] Bush...Whatever the outcome, Alexander Moens has done a great service by exploring the personality, motives and record of the man who made the leap - and doing it without the usual Bush-bashing rhetoric.' Literary Review of Canada '...a welcome addition to the literature on the 43rd president...The depth of his research on President Bush is impressive...Moens' book will find a ready audience with those who are interested in foreign policy analysis and decision-making...Its focus on one of the most controversial and important presidents in recent history only makes it that much more valuable.' Millennium
