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TASTWK13 - America at War
This lecture will focus on America’s involvement in conflict since World War II. It will examine America’s motivation for becoming involved in various conflicts in the second half of the twentieth century including Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq. It will consider whether America becomes involved in such conflicts to defend its freedom and interests around the globe or has it, as it has claimed, a greater goal of defending the freedom of others too. It will also question whether America had to, needed to, or chose to become involved in each of the conflicts.
Dr Sarah Feehan earned her PhD from UCD. Her thesis was on the Heath government and proposed arms sales to South Africa. She has previously taught courses on American foreign policy and a history of the American presidency. Her research interests include American politics and foreign policy, Britain’s foreign policy and Britain and the Commonwealth.
Thursday 24th August 2017, 2:00pm - 2:50pm