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In this book, Michael Hirsh argues that America, as the world's 'Uberpower,' has a unique opportunity to perpetuate indefinitely the global system it has built and create an international community with American power at its center. Using vignettes and reporting from his coverage of the first two post-Cold War presidents, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, Hirsh highlights the risks and responsibilities of being the sole superpower. He emphasizes the need for America to engage with international organizations, particularly the United Nations, to effectively address global challenges and maintain stability. The book also discusses the vulnerabilities of Americans as individuals and the necessity of international cooperation to address these vulnerabilities.

This biography by Walter Isaacson provides a detailed and balanced account of Henry Kissinger's life, from his childhood as a persecuted Jew in Nazi Germany to his rise as a prominent figure in American foreign policy. The book examines Kissinger's complex personality, his relationships with key figures like Richard Nixon, and his significant contributions to and controversies within American diplomacy. Isaacson draws on extensive interviews with Kissinger and over 150 other sources, including private papers and classified memos, to offer a nuanced view of Kissinger's realist approach to foreign policy and its moral implications.