The Costs and Consequences of American Empire

Chalmers Johnson in his book, Blowback: The Costs and Consequences of American Empire, analyses chronically the effects of foreign policies the United States pursued during the Cold War and into the present day. He especially considers the social and economic ramifications of military and diplomatic policies the United States implemented in East Asia.
He challenges the ways in which the United States foreign policies approaches the world, and in particular, he criticizes the Pentagon's role in promoting militaristic solutions to complicated regional problems. Johnson calls for a total reassessment of American national interests and foreign policies. He warns that the failure of the United States to reexamine and alter its outdated policies will lead to blowback, or unintended and harmful consequences, for the American people, businesses, and ultimately, global position.
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