Introduction: "hubris followed by defeat" -- Some thoughts on the power of focused, principled hatred -- Unprepared and ignorant lunge to defeat -- the United States in Afghanistan -- Not down, not out, Al Qaeda's resiliency, expansion, and momentum -- World's view of bin Laden, a Muslim leader and hero coming into focus? -- Bin Laden views the world : some old, some new, and a twist -- Blinding hubris abounding, inflicting defeat on ourselves -- non-war, leaks, and missionary democracy -- When the enemy sets the stage : how America's stubborn obtuseness aids its foes -- Way ahead, a few suggestions for debate -- Epilogue: no basis for optimism.;[This book offers] top-priority issues as North Korea, China, Russia, globalization the European Union, world trade, or pandemic illnesses.-Pref.