ABSTRACT
Finally, Chapter 6 looks at the rise of Ronald Reagan and the somewhat unusual defeat of an incumbent. Using the Carter-Reagan transition as a case study, this chapter will explore how the successes and failures in presidential transitions had long-term effects on U.S. foreign policy, grand strategy, and international position, such as the definitive end of détente and a more hardline foreign policy. During the Carter-Reagan transition, Reagan is transitioning from not only the outgoing administration but also from his party's tradition with foreign policy, which is the main focus of this chapter.
