American Ally: Tony Blair and the War on Terror
American Ally is the definitive account of British Prime Minister Tony Blair's support for the United States in the War on Terror. Drawing on his exclusive access to the key players at the White House and Downing Street, Con Coughlin explains what led Blair to risk his political career for a cause that he truly believed in. Just as Bob Woodward called on insiders to analyze George W. Bush in Bush at War , Coughlin now calls on his own experience and sources to offer a critical analysis and account of Tony Blair at war. Here is an in-depth, probing look at the man who has become America's first ally in the post-9/11 world. Tony Blair's staunch support for the United States since 9/11 has confirmed his position as one of the most important and controversial world leaders of the twenty-first century. In the aftermath of terrorist attacks in London and with Iraq in turmoil, the relationship between Britain and the United States will be critical in determining how future international crises are resolved. American Ally is an essential read for those wishing to make an informed opinion.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0060731265
ISBN13:9780060731267
Release Date:January 2006
Publisher:Ecco Press
Length:400 Pages
Weight:0.90 lbs.
Dimensions:1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"
Customer Reviews
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Brings up excellent now rather forgotten points
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Like how Blair and Clinton handled Desert Fox in the late 1990's. This (for those who don't recall) was when the UK and US both sent planes over Iraq and knocked out suspected areas that were considered dangerous to international security. Author Coughlin explains very well what a deadlock this ended up being for the UK and USA in terms of keeping post-Desert Storm Iraq a safe-place for the Middle East and in fact the entire world. This book also is a testament to how deadly Saddam became after Desert Storm like as it reports how in the late 1990's Saddam was considered by Forbes magazine to be one of the five wealthiest men on earth with a personal fortune of around 5 billion dollars! And that is just the money he personally had. Iraq had lots more from oil sales. Clearly Saddam had to be taken out by George W. Bush before Saddam became so wealthy the Iraqi leader was unstoppable. Read the rest of the book for more great, important details.
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