Includes bibliographical references and index.

From exceptionalism to globalism -- Exceptionalism as the civic religion -- The era of global convergence -- Eurasia on the rise, America on the sidelines -- Russia-US relations in the changing world order -- American imperialism and "wars of choice" -- Contradictory promises and a century of conflict in the Middle East -- North Korea and the doomsday clock -- Trump's national security strategy -- The economic balance sheet on "America first" -- Foreign policy populism -- Economic war with China -- Will Trump hand China the technological lead? -- Towards a world economy of regions -- From diplomatic leader to rogue nation -- The ethics and practicalities of foreign aid -- Managing migration and immigration -- Achieving sustainable development -- A new foreign policy for American security and wellbeing.