The riddle of the enemy -- Our world-historical gamble -- Defining the enemy -- The grand illusion -- Ruthlessness and the origin of civilization -- The birth of patriotism and the historic role of the United States -- Two types of cosmopolitanism: liberal versus team -- How reason goes wrong -- Tolerance: a case study -- The origin of the enemy -- The rare virtues of the West -- Conclusion: The next stage of history.
Summary:
Stating that the world after September 11 is facing a new struggle between America and its allies and the Islamic nations, a controversial argument for brute force contends that America's adversaries cannot be addressed through diplomatic means.
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