At War with Ourselves (inbunden, eng)

An Instant New York Times Bestseller!A revealing insider account of National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster’s turbulent and consequential thirteen months in the Trump White House. At War with Ourselves is the story of helping a disruptive President drive necessary shifts in U.S.

foreign policy at a critical moment in history. McMaster entered an administration beset by conflict and the hyper partisanship of American politics. With the candor of a soldier and the perspective of a historian, McMaster rises above the fray to lay bare the good, the bad, and the ugly of Trump’s presidency and give readers insight into what a second Trump term would look like.

While all administrations are subject to backstabbing and infighting, some of Trump’s more unscrupulous political advisors were determined to undermine McMaster and others to advance their narrow agendas. McMaster writes candidly about Cabinet officials who, deeply disturbed by Trump’s language and behavior, prioritized controlling the President over collaborating to provide the President with options.

In this powerful political memoir, McMaster offers a frank and fresh assessment of the achievements and failures of his tenure as National Security Advisor and the challenging task of maintaining one’s bearings and focus on the mission in a hectic and malicious environment.

Determined to transcend the war within the administration and focus on national security priorities, McMaster forged coalitions in Washington and internationally to help Trump advance U.S. interests. Trump’s character and personality helped him make tough decisions, but sometimes prevented him from sticking to them.

McMaster adroitly assesses the record of Trump’s presidency in comparison to the Obama and Biden administrations. With the 2024 election on the horizon, At War with Ourselves highlights the crucial importance of competence in foreign policy, and makes plain the need for leaders who possess the character and intellect to guide the United States in a tumultuous world.

What truly happened behind the scenes in a White House at war with itself?The Trump White House: A firsthand look at the backstabbing, infighting, and hyper-partisanship that defined the administration and challenged national security priorities. U.S. Foreign Policy: Go inside the Situation Room to understand the successes and failures of McMaster’s tenure and the difficult task of providing clear options to a disruptive president.

Candid Assessments: McMaster’s frank perspective on Cabinet officials and his adroit comparison of the Trump presidency to the Obama and Biden administrations. Leadership in Crisis: A soldier’s and historian’s analysis of the character and intellect required to lead the nation, offering vital context for the 2024 election.

Format	Inbunden
Omfång	368 sidor
Språk	Engelska
Förlag	HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Utgivningsdatum	2024-09-12
ISBN	9780062899507