ABSTRACT

Secrecy in US Foreign Policy examines the pursuit of strict secrecy by President Nixon and his National Security Advisor Kissinger in foreign policy decision making in relation to the US rapprochement with China. Moreover it sheds new light on the complexity and dynamism of the evolution of China initiatives and demonstrates the many policy options and perspectives among US officials. Dr Komine focuses on three major elements of the rapprochement: "

chapter |12 pages

Introduction

part I|56 pages

The Foundations of Foreign Policy Decision-Making

part III|72 pages

Direct Talks

chapter |12 pages

Epilogue

chapter |10 pages

Conclusion