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This title in other editionsThe Battle for Peace: A Frontline Vision of America's Power and Purposeby General Tony Zinni (Ret.) and Tony Koltz
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Tony Zinni has served on the frontlines of war and peace — as a Marine in Vietnam, commander of troops in the Middle East, and diplomatic envoy. His wealth of experience provides fascinating insight into how the world works and a sweeping vision of America's role in it. Zinni argues that the roots of the world's growing turmoil are not being addressed and that America's aggressive confidence is making it worse — with potentially devastating implications for the safety of Americans. From the foxhole to the White House, Zinni's first-hand experience informs his view of how America can promote a more stable and peaceful world through realism and pragmatic cooperation with other peoples and states. Review:"The intellectual complement to Zinni and Clancy's bestselling Battle Ready (2004), a narrative memoir salted with specific policy recommendations, this volume provides the former U.S. Central Command chief's analysis of America's current global position. Zinni begins by asserting that America's status as 'the most powerful nation in the history of the planet' has created a de facto empire. The U.S. has no choice: if it fails to take the lead, nothing significant happens. At the same time, Americans must recognize that, in a global age, there can be no zero-sum games: when someone loses, no one wins in any but the shortest term, he argues. The bulk of the book critiques what Zinni describes as the current U.S. emphasis on unilateral action and calls instead for working with others toward the goals of worldwide stability and development. '[N]egotiation, mediation and facilitation' should be our favored approaches, Zinni writes. And the post-Cold War pattern of ad hoc improvisation in foreign affairs should give way to systematic, in-depth planning. While fans of Battle Ready may grow frustrated with the abstractions in this volume, Zinni's pragmatic, low-key approach merits serious consideration." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.) Review:"Refreshingly contrarian, and perfectly commonsensical" Kirkus Reviews Review:"[Zinni and Koltz] provide a clear analysis and plan for the future of America that challenges all — policy wonks, soldiers, and citizens alike — to rethink how we use our power to influence the global community." Library Journal Review:"Zinni is an interesting man, and he has a lot of interesting things to say about the dangers of pursuing our current course in foreign policy. He is a distinctly non-ideological man in an era when ideology is running rampant both home and abroad." Michael Abramowitz, The Washington Post Review:"Provocative, insightful, and straight-from-the-shoulder blunt." William S. Cohen, former U.S. Secretary of Defense, 1997-2001 Review:"Tony Zinni's writing is straightforward and to the point...a primer to guide us in the 21st century. Well done." Richard L. Armitage, Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, 2001-2005 Review:"[S]ensible and deserve[s] wide support." James Fallows, national correspondent of The Atlantic Monthly, author of National Defense Review:"The Battle for Peace feels, in the end, less like a full-scale analysis than a warning, a warning that deserves serious consideration, given General Zinni's Cassandra-like foresight on matters like Iraq." New York Times Synopsis:Tony Zinni commands attention on the battlefield, at peace talks, in politics, and across the media spectrum. When he stood up and called for Donald Rumsfeld's resignation in 2006, the media paid attention, and when The Battle for Peace was published, the media--and the American public--applauded its bold new vision of America's role in the world. Widely acclaimed for its clear and practical approach to promoting a more stable and peaceful world through realism and pragmatic cooperation, this book has become even more relevant as we veer dangerously close towards confrontation with Iran. In a new afterword, General Zinni provides additional insight into the war in Iraq, how to deal with Iran, and more. About the AuthorGeneral Tony Zinni (Ret.) was Commander in Chief of CENTCOM and special envoy to the Middle East. He has appeared on 60 Minutes, Nightline and Charlie Rose, among others.
Tony Koltz co-authored Tom Clancy's Into the Storm and Battle Ready, with General Zinni. Table of ContentsAmerica's Power and Purpose In the Foxhole Beyond Checkpoint Charlie The New Face of War Colliding Worlds Stovepipes Strategy From Strategy to Foxholes On the Frontlines of Peace The Battle for Peace What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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