List of Figures, Maps, and Tables Preface PART 1 GREAT POWER RELATIONS 1. Germany--People and Territory: The Nation-State Introduction Key Figures Overview of German History The German "Nation" The German State German Nationalism as an International Problem Conclusion Debate Topic Questions to Consider 2. Excerpts from the 9/11 Commission Report: Intelligence Introduction: Intelligence "The System was Blinking Red" "We Have Some Planes" Inside the Four Flights Epilogue Key Figures Chronology Debate Topic Questions to Consider 3. Sino-Soviet-American Relations: The Balance of Power Introduction Key Figures Chronology The Superpower "Triangle" and Alignments Major Incidents The Balance of Power Triangle Conclusion Debate Topic Questions to Consider 4. The Cuban Missile Crisis: Rationality Introduction Key Figures Chronology Rationality and the Cuban Missile Crisis The Cuban Missile Crisis Analysis of the Decision to Blockade Cuba Response to the Soviet Offers Conclusion Debate Topic Questions to Consider 5. The Military-Industrial Complex: Defense Spending Introduction The Iron Triangle Department of Defense-Industry Cooperation Industry-Congress Cooperation The Reform Movement and the Persian Gulf Renaissance Consolidation, Conversion, and "Cashing Out" Conclusion Debate Topic Questions to Consider 6. Vietnam Homefront: Public Opinion Introduction Key Figures Chronology Public Opinion and Vietnam Tonkin Gulf and Rally 'Round the Flag Growing Skepticism Tet Shock and Johnson's "Resignation" The Peace Movement The Nixon Era and Congressional Reassertion Conclusion: Can the Public Shape Policy? Debate Topic Questions to Consider 7. U.S. Role After the Cold War: The National Interest Introduction Key Figures The "Great" Debate National Interest Hegemonic Imperative Multilateralism Conclusion Debate Topic Questions to Consider 8. The Persian Gulf War: Capabilities and Influence Introduction: Power Key Figures Chronology …… PART 2 CONFLICT IN THE PERIPHERY PART 3 MONEY AND JUSTICE Creduts Index