{"title":"Andrew Payne","description":"\u003cp\u003eAndrew Payne offers incisive explorations into the complexities of political processes and contemporary issues. His work delves into the challenges and conflicts that shape democratic systems, often revealing the underlying forces at play in modern governance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thought-provoking analysis that combines detailed research with a clear narrative style. Payne's writing encourages reflection on the state of politics today, making his books essential for anyone interested in understanding current affairs through a critical lens.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"war-on-the-ballot-by-andrew-payne-9780231209656","title":"War on the Ballot","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe president of the United States is at once holder of the highest elected office and commander in chief of the armed forces. How do upcoming elections influence presidents' behaviour during wartime? How do presidents balance perceptions of the national interest with personal political interests?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWar on the Ballot\u003c\/em\u003e examines how electoral politics shaped presidential decisions on military and diplomatic strategy during the wars in Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq. Drawing on a wealth of declassified documents and interviews with senior officials and military officers, Andrew Payne reveals the surprisingly large role played by political considerations during conflicts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe demonstrates how the exigencies of the electoral cycle drove leaders to miss opportunities to limit the human and financial costs of each war, gain strategic advantage, or sue for peace, sometimes making critical decisions with striking disregard for the consequences on the ground. Payne emphasises the importance of electoral pressures throughout the full course of a conflict, not just around the initial decision to intervene. He shows how electoral constraints operate across different phases of the political calendar, going beyond the period immediately preceding a presidential election.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOffering a systematic analysis of the relationship between electoral politics and wartime decision-making, this book raises crucial questions about democratic accountability in foreign policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471896461548,"sku":"9780231209656","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780231209656-war-on-the-ballot.jpg?v=1775262686"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/andrew-payne.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}