A discussion of socio-cultural, political and economic changes during and after the Cold War period, and how these have affected modern presidential leadership. The contributors cover key issues and suggest strategies for helping to ensure a strong presidency in the future.

This accessibly-written volume discusses socio-cultural, political, and economic changes during and after the Cold War period and how these have affected modern presidential leadership. Prominent contributors cover key issues-image and character, domestic and foreign policy, distraction theory, domestic and international economics, executive/legislative relations, security/intelligence, executive dominance, and activist government-and suggest strategies for helping to ensure a strong presidency in the future.