Magic and Mayhem: The Delusions of American Foreign Policy

Author

Derek Leebaert

Date Created

11 Nov 2010

Date Edited

11 Nov 2010 07:01:45 AM

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"Misjudgments of this scale arise from a pattern of self-deception best described as "magical thinking." When we think magically, we conjure up beliefs that everyone wants to be like us and that America can accomplish anything out of sheer righteousness.."

"Only by understanding the power of illusion can we break the spell, and then better apply America's enduring strengths in a world that will long need them."

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