Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-192) and index.

Part I. A successful American foreign policy -- A challenge to us all -- The best path toward national security -- Key elements of an American foreign policy for today -- The six characteristics of a desirable policy for America -- Underlying principles of an American policy -- More about the most important principles of a successful policy -- Seizing opportunities and avoiding entangling alliances -- Part II. Today's dangers -- Increasing nuclear risk -- Russia: a drunk soccer hooligan? -- The United States and militant Islam -- Our rivalry with China -- Germany's geo-political ambitions -- What the politicians are offering as choices for America and our alternative -- Part III. The decay of post-World War II cosmopolitanism -- Lions led by donkeys: the record of today's cosmopolitans -- Hitler's legacy: modern political spin -- Overestimating our strength: American decay -- More sleepless nights: ineffective policy -- The next step: a new politics.