Beyond Iraq -- the war in Afghanistan -- The war on terrorism -- The Arab-Israeli conflict -- Strategy and strategic lessons -- Internationalism -- Coalitions -- Nation building -- Deterrence and containment -- War and diplomacy -- Stabilization -- Manpower skills -- Limits of technology -- Jointness -- Complexity -- Organizational reform -- Military cooperation -- Public relations -- Investment -- Intelligence reform -- Defense resources -- New commitments -- Realities of history -- The strategic context of the war in Iraq -- U.S. drive for security -- Scenarios for future U.S. engagement -- Shaping the strategic outcome in Iraq -- Strategy and the risk of strategic overreach -- Realities of history.