Overview
Offers an original analysis of the United States Embassy's diplomatic cables, made public by the anti-secrecy group, WikiLeaks
Provides necessary context and explanations necessary for readers to understand how the U.S. Embassy’s objectives in Australia and the wider world have evolved
Considers the close historical link between the U.S. and Australia in light of key international events
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This pivot sheds light on U.S. foreign policy objectives by examining diplomatic cables produced by the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Australia, some which have been officially declassified over the past 30 years and others which were made public by the anti-secrecy group, WikiLeaks. Providing an original analysis of the cables, this book provides the context and explanations necessary for readers to understand how the U.S. Embassy’s objectives in Australia and the wider world have evolved since the 1980's. It shows that Australian policymakers work closely with their American counterparts, aligning Australian foreign policy to suit American preferences. It examines a range of U.S. government priorities, from strategic goals, commercial objectives, public diplomacy, financial sanctions against terrorism, and diplomatic actions related to climate change, looking back at key events in the relationship such as sanctions against Iraq, the 2008 Global Financial crisis, intellectual property protection and the rise of China.
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“This is a welcome book. It sums up some important evidence about American diplomacy in general and the ANZUS treaty in particular.” (Allan Patience, Australasian Journal of American Studies, Vol. 38 (2), 2019)
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Book Title: What Uncle Sam Wants
Book Subtitle: U.S. Foreign Policy Objectives in Australia and Beyond
Authors: Clinton Fernandes
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-7799-0
Publisher: Palgrave Pivot Singapore
eBook Packages: History, History (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2019
Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-13-7798-3Published: 22 May 2019
eBook ISBN: 978-981-13-7799-0Published: 11 May 2019
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: VII, 146
Number of Illustrations: 1 b/w illustrations
Topics: World History, Global and Transnational History, Political History, Media and Communication, International Security Studies