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Surrender Is Not an Option

Defending America at the United Nations and Abroad

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Surrender Is Not an Option

By: John Bolton
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 A veteran of three Republican administrations and a nominee for the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize, John Bolton reveals how the U.S. can lead the way to a more realistic global security arrangement for the 21st century and identifies the next generation of threats to America.

With no-holds-barred candor, he recounts his appointment in 2005 as ambassador to the United Nations, his headline-making Senate confirmation battle, and his 16-month tenure at the U.N. Bolton offers keen insight into such international crises as North Korea's nuclear test, Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons, and much more. Recounting both his successes and frustrations, he also exposes the operational inadequacies that hinder the U.N.'s effectiveness in international diplomacy and its bias against Israel and the United States. At home, he criticizes the pernicious bureaucratic inertia in the U.S. State Department that can undermine presidential policy.

A fascinating chronicle of the career of a distinguished lawyer and diplomat, Surrender Is Not An Option is sure to become a staple for everyone interested in international affairs.

©2007 John R. Bolton (P)2007 Simon and Schuster Inc. Political Science Politicians Politics & Activism Politics & Government Middle East Iran Military War American Foreign Policy Russia
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The hype for this book is not reflected in the content. It is Bolton telling us about his successes in Washington.
There is no doubt that he is a clever man, that he has led an interesting life and that he is a man of principle. But this book is for those interested in the specifics of the workings of the US government, It is not at all what I thought I was buying.

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