Beyond the rational actor -- A closer look at today's challenge -- The Muslim view of the West -- The western view of Islam -- Bridging the cultural divide -- A new framework for analysis -- Realigning the wheels of government -- Addressing the operational implications of church/state separation -- Developing a preventive engagement capability -- The American Muslim community : an asset-in-waiting -- Military chaplains : bridging church and state -- Capitalizing on the transnational capability of NGOs -- Dealing with the ideas behind the guns -- The ideas behind our own guns -- Toward a new paradigm -- Meeting the challenge of spiritual engagement.