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A review by iluvmb96
A New Foreign Policy: Beyond American Exceptionalism by Jeffrey D. Sachs
3.0
Super frustrating book. I found many of his diagnoses of the problems of U.S foreign policy compelling, but few of his prescriptions persuasive. Additionally, the tone of the book did not seek to start a conversation with people of different opinions and points of view. He used intentionally provocative phrases that would offend many a reader. His ideas alone are enough to get you to think. However, his overly pugilistic prose diminished my desire to delve deeper into his arguments.
Finally, the book was too short (not my usual complaint about foreign policy books). He established the outlines of his arguments but failed to flesh them out, often making bold assertions but leaving out any persuasive supporting points. At times it felt like I was reading a speech that he assigned an intern to turn into a book.
Finally, the book was too short (not my usual complaint about foreign policy books). He established the outlines of his arguments but failed to flesh them out, often making bold assertions but leaving out any persuasive supporting points. At times it felt like I was reading a speech that he assigned an intern to turn into a book.