Invincible Ignorance in American Foreign Policy

The book critically examines nine significant post-World War II American foreign policy decisions, highlighting how ideology overshadowed factual evidence. Decision-makers, influenced by chauvinism and anti-Communism, often ignored available information due to their ideological biases. The preface references Corey Robin's assertion that ideology can lead to extreme political actions, suggesting that while the pursuit of money and power may be troubling, they do not compare to the dangers posed by a fervent ideological commitment.