Summary:
The book critiques U.S. foreign policy and military adventurism, arguing that American exceptionalism and interventionism are unsustainable and have led to repeated failures. It emphasizes the need for a more restrained and realistic approach to international relations, focusing on the limits of military power and the consequences of ignoring them.
Key points:
1. Military Power Limits: Bacevich believes the U.S. overrelies on military force for foreign policy, often with negative results, and that military action has its limits.
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