Fool's Errands: America's Recent Encounters with Nation Building

by Gary T. Dempsey, Roger W. Fontaine, Roger Fontiane

Book Overview

The book cuts through the excuses and uncovers the causes of Washington's pattern of failure.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1930865074
• ISBN13: 9781930865075
• Release Date: May 2001
• Publisher: Cato Institute
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Fools Errand- Exceptional!

Fools Errand is an extraordinary account of failed attempts at "nation building" during the Clinton Administration. Gary Dempsey's expertise is evident as he guides the reader through a maze of disturbingly flawed policy, astonishing bureaucracy, arrogance and stupidity that doomed nation building attempts to failure. Dempsey's analysis is brilliant, and he relates complex events with remarkable clarity.

Fools Errand- Exceptional!

Fools Errand is an extraordinary account of failed attempts at "nation building" during the Clinton Administration. Gary Dempsey's expertise is evident as guides the reader through a maze of disturbingly flawed policy, astonishing bureaucracy, arrogance and stupidity that doomed nation building attempts to failure. Dempsey's analysis is brilliant, and he relates complex events with remarkable clarity.

A Great Book

Dempsey's Fool's Errands is brilliant. He methodically recounts the pitfalls of an indiscriminate nation building policy. Anyone who is serious about shaping or understanding America's foreign policy should read this.

Fool's Errands -- You'd Be a Fool Not to Read!

A long time fan of Mr. Dempsey's work for his clarity of vision and ability to recount history that reverberates with political savvy. First hand insight with time on the ground in the region well prepares Dempsey for the chore of 'piecing' together Balkan politics. Great job -- I look forward to more!