The Ladle and the Knife: Power Projection and Force Deployment under Reagan
This thesis examines the nature and impact of the Reagan administration’s self-described projection of “peace through strength.” It argues that Reagan’s defense spending surge, “Star Wars” (SDI) missile shield policy, and 1983 invasion of Grenada gave the president confidence and political cover tha...
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Chapman University Digital Commons
2019
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| Online Access: | https://digitalcommons.chapman.edu/war_and_society_theses/9 https://digitalcommons.chapman.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1009&context=war_and_society_theses |