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Based on his personal involvement behind the scenes in the White House (1972-1974) and in the United States Embassy in Panama (1974-1978), Jorden has produced a unique living history. Access to documents and the personalities of both governments and, equally important, Jorden's personal recollections of participants on both sides make this historical study an incomparable document of U. S. foreign relations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the singular story of the treaties themselves-and how diplomats negotiate in the modern world-is the rare description of how the United States deals with a major foreign policy problem. How does a superpower cope with a tiny nation that happens to occupy a strategically critical position? And how does the U. S. Senate face up to its constitutionally assigned power to \"advise and consent\"? 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He is the author of \u003cem\u003eSword of the Spirit, Shield of Faith: Religion in American War and Diplomacy \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eThe War Council: McGeorge Bundy, the NSC, and Vietnam\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 168\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 6.8 x 4.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52464546480433,"sku":"9780199899395","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/3486\/5969\/files\/rObX-ClKaI9780199899395.webp?v=1781211733"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.welibooks.com\/collections\/diplomacy.oembed?page=4","provider":"Welibooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}