2001-

Psychiatrist Robert Lifton analyzes the Islamic and American visions of a world which competes in a cycle of violence, and calls for restraint in perpetuating them before the world is destroyed.

Presents an account of the American invasion of Iraq focusing on the causes and courses of action.

Examines the roots of American unilateralism and discusses how it influences areas of American foreign policy including trade and economic policy, arms control and energy.

Argues that our nation is less safe today than ever before because of serious errors by the present administration in Washington. Points to the strategy of moving the military out of Afghanistan into Iraq before the Afghanistan mission against terrorism was completed, and notes important cover-ups by the White House about the September 11 hijackers.

Uses several of the author's newspaper columns in the New York Times to describe in chronological-order how George Bush's "boom economy" has failed.

Contains a collection of essays that espouse various viewpoints on various aspects of the War on Terror.

Examines critically the foreign policy of President Bush's administration focusing on "doctrines of preemptive attack and preventative war." Raises questions about the support of the United States for a select group of dictatorships while imposing democracy on those who are at war with us. A major theme of this discussion is that 'we cannot defeat fear with fear.".

Challenges African-Americans to play a stronger role in world peace, and denounces the United States government for making money off of war.

Argues that "soft power" (the ability to attract and persuade) is more important than "hard power" (military or economic might) to the United States' success in foreign affairs. Suggests that the Bush administration relies too much on hard power and too little on soft power that can help prevent terrorists from recruiting supporters and help the United States deal with global issues requiring multinational cooperation.

Argues in favor of the new radical middle as a solution to the divisiveness of the two major political parties in the United States. Proposes innovative solutions to the problems of health care, corporate responsibility, and a fair draft policy should it be instituted.