A True Statesman

"What we have been missing" – Henry Kissinger

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If the United States does not lead, there will be no leadership. If the US instead turns inward, there will be a price to be paid later. – George H. W. Bush

Marking thirty years since the end of George H. W. Bushs presidency, Robin Renwick paints a warm, affectionate portrait of a President who sought to unify rather than divide his country, and whose staunch belief in diplomacy strengthened cooperation around the world.

A True Statesman explores Bushs core belief in the United States as the indispensable nation in helping to deal with world crises, charting his efforts to end the Cold War, secure the reunification of Germany and drive Saddam Hussein out of Kuwait.

Extending beyond Bushs time in office, it also reflects on US foreign policy over the past three decades, examining the consequences of his successors differing approaches to Americas role on the world stage.

Incisively written by a former British Ambassador to Washington, this insider account offers fresh insights into both the 41st President and Americas foreign policy from Iran–Contra to Russias invasion of Ukraine.