Ethnic Identity Groups and U.S. Foreign Policy

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Ethnic identity groups-defined broadly to include ethnic, religious, linguistic, or racial identities-have long played a role in the formulation and implementation of U.S. foreign policy. Yet ethnic group influence increased significantly following the Cold War. Ambrosio and his colleagues provide a unique collection of essays on the relationship between ethnic identity groups and U.S. foreign policy. The book covers a wide range of issues, historical periods, and geographic regions. Integrated chapters examine four major issues: the traditional (white) role of ethnicity in U.S. foreign policy; ethnic identity group mobilization; newcomers to the foreign policy process; and the complexities of ethnic identity politics. An in-depth literature review is provided, as well as an overview of the moral/ethical issues surrounding ethnic group influence on U.S. foreign policy, especially after the events of September 11, 2001. This volume is designed to spark debate on the theoretical, historical, and ethical issues of ethnic identity group influence on U.S. foreign policy. As such, it will be of special interest to scholars, students, researchers, policymakers, and anyone concerned with the making of American foreign policy.

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[T]he case studies provide a rich lode of examples of the danger in imputing ethnic identity and, therefore, group interest.-Political Science Quarterly
[T]his is a worthwhile volume that suggests some new perspectives on the role of ethnic minorities in shaping international relations.-Journal of American Ethnic History
Recommended. Undergraduate and general libraries.-Choice
"The case studies provide a rich lode of examples of the danger in imputing ethnic identity and, therefore, group interest."-Political Science Quarterly
"This is a worthwhile volume that suggests some new perspectives on the role of ethnic minorities in shaping international relations."-Journal of American Ethnic History
"[T]he case studies provide a rich lode of examples of the danger in imputing ethnic identity and, therefore, group interest."-Political Science Quarterly
"Recommended. Undergraduate and general libraries."-Choice
"[T]his is a worthwhile volume that suggests some new perspectives on the role of ethnic minorities in shaping international relations."-Journal of American Ethnic History

Author Bio

THOMAS AMBROSIO is Assistant Professor of Political Science at North Dakota State University. He is the author of Irredentism: Ethnic Conflict and International Politics (Praeger, 2001).