Revolutions are rare in human history. This study details and evaluates American policy toward five truly revolutionary situations the post-World War II era: China, Cuba, Vietnam, Iran, Nicaragua. these cases progressed through four relatively distinct phases: (1) officials failed to recognize seriousness of threat incumbent pro-American regime. (2) Once policymakers became aware threatening si...

Let us approach our topic by a methodical stab at its component parts, moral tradition and moral revolution, each of which also has their constituents: moral, tradition and revolution. Since tradition appears to be central, I start with an analysis of the term. Then I argue simply that a moral tradition is not self-justifying and certainly not just on account of its longevity. My major issue ho...