"Leap of Faith is the first comprehensive and objective history of the decision to invade Iraq. Mike Mazarr shows how the most impressive and experienced foreign policy team made the greatest strategic folly of the century" -- Provided by publisher.

Understanding a tragedy -- The origins of a conviction -- A new sheriff in town -- The terrible shadow of 9/11 -- Justifying invasion -- Muddling toward war -- A juggernaut for war -- "All is TBD"-on the verge of war -- The aftermath -- Lessons.