The product of years of research and deep reflection, this book draws on extensive Dutch and American archives. David Snyder explores the Dutch ambivalence toward the United States in an original way, showing how Dutch leaders skillfully used dependence on American power and aid to shape the postwar future of the Netherlands. His innovative application of clientelism offers an important and insightful transatlantic perspective.

Rimko van der Maar, Senior Lecturer History of International Relations, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands

David Snyder has produced a deeply researched and conceptually sophisticated study of the complex, asymmetrical, and yet highly dialectical relationship between the United States and the Netherlands during the pivotal first decade after World War II. By thoroughly examining the multifaceted nature of this relationship-across political, military, diplomatic, and cultural dimensions-Snyder offers a rich and nuanced analysis of the U.S. imperial presence in early Cold War Europe.

Mario Del Pero, Professor of International History, SciencesPo-Paris, France

A masterful study of U.S.-Dutch relations, blending sharp analysis with rich historical insight. Snyder's clientelism framework reveals a nuanced Cold War partnership – marked by negotiation, resistance, and mutual leverage – that transcends simplistic models of dominance. Essential reading for scholars of empire, diplomacy, and transatlantic history.

Alessandro Brogi, University of Arkansas, USA, author of 'Confronting America: The Cold War between the United States and the Communists in France and Italy' (2011)