Table Of ContentThe United States and Great
Power Responsibility in
International Society
This book evaluates American foreign policy actions from the perspective
of great power responsibility, with three case studies: Operation Iraqi
Freedom, American drone strikes in Pakistan and the post-9/11 practice of
extraordinary rendition.
This book argues that the US invasion of Iraq in 2003, American drone
attacks in Pakistan and the practice of extraordinary rendition are examples
of irresponsible actions undertaken by the US acting as a great power in
international society. Focusing on a major theoretical approach of
International Relations, the English School, this book considers the respon-
sibilities of great powers in international society. It points to three obliga-
tions of great powers: to act according to the norm of legality, to act
according to the norm of legitimacy and to adhere to the principles of
prudence. The author applies the criteria of legality, legitimacy and
prudence, to analyse the three foreign policy endeavours of the US, and,
developing a normative framework, clarifi es the implications for future US
foreign policy.
This book will be of strong interest to students and scholars of inter-
national relations, international relations theory, American politics, foreign
policy studies, international law, South Asian studies and Middle Eastern
studies.
Wali Aslam is Lecturer in International Relations at Brunel University,
UK.
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The United States
and Great Power
Responsibility in
International Society
Drones, rendition and invasion
Wali Aslam
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Aslam, Wali.
The United States and great power responsibility in international
society : drones, rendition and invasion / Wali Aslam.
pages cm.—(New international relations)
1. Iraq War, 2003–2011–Diplomatic history. 2. Drone
aircraft–Pakistan. 3. Extraordinary rendition–United States.
4. United States–Military policy. I. Title.
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