The imperial premiership

The role of the modern Prime Minister in foreign policy making, 1964–2015

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, International, International Relations, History, British
Cover of the book The imperial premiership by Sam Goodman, Manchester University Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Sam Goodman ISBN: 9781526108456
Publisher: Manchester University Press Publication: October 24, 2016
Imprint: Manchester University Press Language: English
Author: Sam Goodman
ISBN: 9781526108456
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Publication: October 24, 2016
Imprint: Manchester University Press
Language: English

Recent votes in the House of Commons on British military intervention have put foreign policy at the heart of public consciousness. This book spans British foreign policy over the last fifty years and nine premierships from Harold Wilson to David Cameron. Based on the author's first-hand interviews with former foreign secretaries, Cabinet ministers, senior civil servants, party officials, military chiefs and diplomats it offers a unique account of the growing role of the prime minister in foreign policymaking and its impact. Written by a senior parliamentary researcher it offers an insider account of votes on military intervention in Syria. The prime minister now spends more time on foreign policy than any previous period outside war, yet the public and MPs themselves remain relatively ill-informed of foreign policy outside of crises. If we are to avoid the mistakes of the past and utilise our country's full capacity on the world stage we need a societal change in how we vet those who seek the office and in educating the electorate.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Recent votes in the House of Commons on British military intervention have put foreign policy at the heart of public consciousness. This book spans British foreign policy over the last fifty years and nine premierships from Harold Wilson to David Cameron. Based on the author's first-hand interviews with former foreign secretaries, Cabinet ministers, senior civil servants, party officials, military chiefs and diplomats it offers a unique account of the growing role of the prime minister in foreign policymaking and its impact. Written by a senior parliamentary researcher it offers an insider account of votes on military intervention in Syria. The prime minister now spends more time on foreign policy than any previous period outside war, yet the public and MPs themselves remain relatively ill-informed of foreign policy outside of crises. If we are to avoid the mistakes of the past and utilise our country's full capacity on the world stage we need a societal change in how we vet those who seek the office and in educating the electorate.

More books from Manchester University Press

Cover of the book TV antiquity by Sam Goodman
Cover of the book The Bush administration, sex and the moral agenda by Sam Goodman
Cover of the book Conserving health in early modern culture by Sam Goodman
Cover of the book The US vs China by Sam Goodman
Cover of the book The Cooke sisters by Sam Goodman
Cover of the book Making and Remaking Saints in Nineteenth-Century Britain by Sam Goodman
Cover of the book Political corruption in Ireland 1922–2010 by Sam Goodman
Cover of the book Northern Ireland and the crisis of anti-racism by Sam Goodman
Cover of the book The reality of film by Sam Goodman
Cover of the book Police control systems in Britain, 1775–1975 by Sam Goodman
Cover of the book Impostures in early modern England by Sam Goodman
Cover of the book Globalgothic by Sam Goodman
Cover of the book Mediterranean quarantines, 1750–1914 by Sam Goodman
Cover of the book Failed Imagination? -second edition by Sam Goodman
Cover of the book Tony Garnett by Sam Goodman
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy