Introduction to the Book: "American Power in Diplomacy: An Approach from Historical and Cultural Perspectives"

       The book “American Power in Diplomacy: An Approach from Historical and Cultural Perspectives”, co-edited by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Đặng Cẩm Tú and Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Thái Yên Hương, was published with the desire to help readers better understand the factors that create the power of the United States, as well as how this nation consistently applies "strong" measures in its foreign relations through the lens of history and culture. This aims to provide a comprehensive and systematic view of American power.

       Theoretically, the book further clarifies the historical and cultural foundations from the perspective of international relations history. This is helpful for understanding the process of shaping and developing the thought process that links power with diplomacy in major countries like the United States. It enriches the research resources supporting Vietnam's own process of formulating and implementing its foreign policy toward key partners amidst new developments in the global and regional situation.

       Practically, the content conveyed in the book also helps young researchers better orient themselves in carrying out long-term research and actively supports the teaching process of specialized topics on the United States or international relations. Furthermore, the book contributes to supplementing multidimensional assessments of major powers, especially the US, in their interactions with various actors.

       With an approach that moves from theory to practice, the book is structured into three chapters. It examines the issue of power through various international relations theories, clarifies the American perception and conception of power, and analyzes the methods by which the US expands its power globally. Based on the analysis of practical evidence, the author team points out the factors influencing the way the US uses power in diplomacy, thereby forecasting some trends this nation will deploy to maintain and expand its influence.

       The book provides readers with an additional useful reference source on the history of the formation and the process of consolidating power in American diplomacy.