Quotes
“The most eloquent defense of the continued necessity of American hard power you’re ever likely to need.” Andrew Roberts, New York Times bestselling author
“Lays out a clear, balanced vision for the critical role American military power and leadership must take in securing our world.” Michael Chertoff, former US Secretary of Homeland Security
“A brilliant, timely, hugely important, and very well-reasoned book that considers the past fifteen years of war…and makes a compelling case for American leadership in the world.” David Petraeus, former director of the CIA
“Cohen makes clearheaded assessments that many strategists who don’t share his views and policy advice will nonetheless find strongly thought out.” Publishers Weekly
“The most compelling case yet for why the ‘big stick’ remains as essential for managing the national security challenges of the twenty-first century as it was one hundred years ago.” Eric Edelman, former Under Secretary of Defense for Policy
“Even if you disagree with Mr. Cohen…He writes thoughtfully, methodically and with unfussy erudition. His chapters are organized with the pleasing precision of a bento box.” New York Times Book Review