Anna Chennault: Informal Diplomacy and Asian Relations

Anna Chennault: Informal Diplomacy and Asian Relations by Forslund, Catherine. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780842028332.

She held few government posts, yet she was a strong influence on the course of U.S.-Asian relations in the last half of the twentieth century. The Chinese-born wife of General Claire Chennault of World War II Flying Tigers fame, Anna Chennault was a leader in Americas informal relations with East Asia from 1950 to 1990. Professor Catherine Forslunds book, Anna Chennault: Informal Diplomacy and Asian Relations examines Chennaults unique, multifaceted career as an exemplar of American informal diplomacy during the post–World War II era. A fascinating look at a woman before her time, this new book is an informative and engaging account of the complex nature of U.S.-Asian relations, diplomatic processes, and the role of women in foreign affairs.