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Die amerikanische Außen- und Sicherheitspolitik unter Ronald Reagan ist geprägt durch die Umstrukturierung des politischen Instrumentariums zur Eindämmung der Sowjetunion. Die "Politik der Stärke" erfuhr bald eine erhebliche Umorientierung, insbesondere als die "freeze"-Bewegung und die rüstungskontrollpolitischen Zielsetzungen dem Präsidenten klarmachten, daß Kooperation und Konfliktmanagement vorrangige Ziele sind. (SWP-Wgn)

"In the second half of the twentieth century, no American president defined his political era as did Ronald Reagan. He ushered in an age that extolled smaller government, tax cuts, and strong defense, and to this day politicians of both political parties operate within the parameters of the world he made. His eight years in office from 1981 to 1989 were a time of economic crisis and recovery, a new American assertiveness abroad, and an engagement with the Soviet Union that began in conflict but moved in surprising new directions. Jacob Weisberg provides a bracing portrait of America's fortieth president and the ideas that animated his political career, offering a fresh psychological interpretation and showing that there was more to Reagan than the usual stereotypes. Reagan, he observes, was a staunch conservative but was also unafraid to compromise and cut deals where necessary. And Reagan espoused a firm belief, just as firm as his belief in small government and strong defense, that nuclear weapons were immoral and ought to be eliminated. Weisberg argues that these facets of Reagan were too often ignored in his time but reveal why his presidency turned out to be so consequential. In the years since Reagan left office, he has been cast in marble by the Republican Party and dismissed by the Democrats. Weisberg shows why we need to move past these responses if we wish truly to appreciate his accomplishments and his legacy."--Jacket

Examines several space technology programs influenced by the Reagan Administration. Argues that while the emphases are unique to the Reagan years (for example, privitization and militarization) the general way national policy for space is forged--the interactions of President, Congress, bureaucracy and other interest groups--is not unique. Policy making is more ad hoc and piecemeal than strategic and comprehensive. Often it is reactive and accidental. (JLN)

Ronald Reagan discusses his relationship with Mike Mansfield. He talks about his reasons for asking Mansfield to stay on as Ambassador to Japan during his presidency despite his political differences with Mansfield. Reagan talks about various trips he took to Japan during Mansfield's tenure, and he explains the critical role Mansfield played in developing a strong relationship between Japan and the United States. He also shares personal anecdotes from his trips to Japan. ; https://scholarworks.umt.edu/mansfieldsamerica_oralhistory/1009/thumbnail.jpg