"This book is a political biography of Paul Nitze, the lead author of NSC-68, who served in eight presidential administrations and contributed to Cold War debates from 1945-1991. It considers his legacies after September 11, 2001, and in the context of Russia and China in the 2020s"-- Provided by publisher.

Men of Action --The Levers of Influence -- Cold Warrior -- NSC-68 -- No Exile -- Nuclear Crises, 1961-1963 -- Preponderance Lost -- Negotiating from Weakness, 1969-1975 -- The Nitze Scenario -- A Walk in the Woods -- The Strategic Concept -- No Retirement, 1989-2004.