Ferguson, Charles D. Preventing Catastrophic Nuclear Terrorism. New York: Council on Foreign Relations Press, 2006.
Ferguson, Niall. Colossus: The Price of America's Empire. New York: Penguin Press, 2004.
This provocative work examines America's historical hesitation to be classified as an empire and argues that, despite its discomfort with the term, the United States is nothing less than the most powerful empire the world has ever seen. Arguing that America should not shy away from the responsibilities associated with such a role, the author asserts that many parts of the world would benefit from an extended period of American rule. However, he questions whether the United States is up to such a task, citing its three deficits: - its economic deficit, its manpower deficit and, most serious of all, its attention deficit. As such an "empire in denial" in constant search for quick fixes, the United States may find that, like Rome, its regrettable imperial decline is most likely to come from within rather than from any powerful challenger.
Freeman, Chas. Arts of Power: Statecraft and Diplomacy. Washington, D.C.: US Institute of Peace, 1997.
This unique volume undertakes the task of creating a tool for diplomatic practitioners to utilize when applying “the fundamental principles of the arts of power.” Drawing on his own extensive Foreign Service career, Freeman provides a clear outline and introduction to diplomatic thought and practice. Among numerous other subjects, the book addresses the role of intelligence, political action, cultural influence, economic measures and military power, as well as diplomatic strategy and tactics, negotiation, and the tasks and skills of diplomacy. This book is both a thought-provoking manual for the professional diplomat and a guidebook for the student of diplomacy.
Frey, Bruno S. Dealing with Terrorism: Stick or Carrot. Northampton, MA: Edward Elgar Publishing, 2004.
