by Allen Drury
First published 1995
The President faces a critical moment as he prepares his campaign for a second term. International crises demand careful responses, but every decision carries political weight at home and abroad. He cannot make threats without the will to back them up. He cannot break promises to allies without consequences. The stakes escalate as adversaries test American resolve while domestic opponents watch for any sign of weakness. From Washington's corridors of power to the United Nations chambers to Greater Lolome City, the battle unfolds on multiple fronts. Strategic calculations clash with political necessities. Headlines and broadcasts shape public opinion as much as actual policy. The President must balance America's global commitments against the demands of electoral survival, knowing that one miscalculation could cost him both the presidency and the nation's standing in the world.
Genres: american-fiction, 20th-century, american, 21st-century, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-allies, high-stakes
Setting: Greater Lolome City, United Nations, Washington
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
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