American Cold War Strategy Interpreting NSC 68

American Cold War Strategy Interpreting NSC 68 by Ernest R. May, published by Bedford/St. Martin’s on March 15, 1993, is a comprehensive examination of a pivotal document in American history. This first edition spans 228 pages and is presented in English. The book features the complete text of NSC 68, which was originally written in 1950 and outlines the rationale for American Cold War strategy, providing a foundational understanding of this critical period.

Readers will find a collection of commentaries from former officials, specialists in American foreign policy, and both American and foreign scholars, offering diverse perspectives on NSC 68. Ernest May’s analytical essays delve into the various interpretations of this historical document, exploring how it can be read, remembered, and understood in the context of its time. This volume serves as a resource for those interested in the history of American foreign policy and the complexities of Cold War strategy.