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The Rest Journal’s Review of America in Afghanistan
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Reviewer: Professor Rahman Dağ Original Publication: The Rest: Journal of Politics and Development Publication Date: 21 February 2020 Photo Credit: Mohammad Kazim/Pexels External Review This review of America in Afghanistan: Foreign Policy and Decision Making from Bush to Obama to Trump by Sharifullah Dorani was originally published in The Rest: Journal of Politics and…
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The Role of Public Opinion in Foreign Policy
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Author: Dr Sharifullah Dorani Originally published by: Political Reflection Photo credit: Geralt / Pixabay External Publication This article was originally published by Political Reflection. A short summary is provided here for readers of this website. Summary This article examines the long-standing debate over whether public opinion meaningfully influences foreign policy, a question that divides realists,…
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The Groupthink Model: The Impact of Groupthink on Decision Making — Case Study: The Afghanistan and Iraq Wars
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Author: Dr Sharifullah Dorani Originally published by: CESRAN International Photo credit: Mikecook1 / Pixabay External Publication This article was originally published by CESRAN International. A short summary is provided here for readers of this website. Summary This short essay explores the enduring relevance of the Groupthink Model for understanding how small-group dynamics shape foreign…
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Bush vs Obama: Decision-Making Styles and Groupthink
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By Dr Sharifullah Dorani* Introduction In the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the United States embarked on a ‘Global War on Terror’ (GWOT) that would define a new era of American foreign policy. This period offers a compelling case study in presidential decision-making and its impact on international affairs. While both Presidents George…