"An excellent introduction to the study of British foreign policy, laced with wit and illustrated throughout by well-chosen analytic case studies." LSE Review of Books "Jamie Gaskarth has written an extremely lucid, challenging and well informed study of the making and execution of British foreign policy. The study combines fascinating interview material with in-depth coverage of the existing academic literature and as such should be essential reading for all students, scholars and practitioners of British foreign policy today." Oliver Daddow, University of Leicester "Gaskarth sets out to offer a holistic view of British foreign policy and achieves just that. With detailed and wide-ranging chapters that are informed by original source material, this book will become a key text in the teaching and research of the subject." Jason Ralph, Leeds University "The study of British foreign policy needed this book. Theoretically sophisticated, yet not overcomplicated. Empirically up to date, but with a good grasp of historical circumstance.

Ethical choices and dilemmas at the forefront, without taking flight from the limits of the possible. Deserves to be regarded as one of the very best books in this area. Readers at all levels will appreciate the clarity and depth Gaskarth brings to his craft." Tim Dunne, University of Queensland "A broad and ambitious endeavour, theoretically solid and empirically rich, GaskarthÂs work certainly merits to be included in any reading list on British politics in general, not just foreign policy." ERIS Â- European Review of International Studies.