This primary text for a course in American foreign policy examines key issues of foreign policy strategy that serves US national interests, and also explores key questions of foreign policy politics, describing the roles of institutions and actors within the American political system. Chapters are grouped in sections on strategic, domestic, historical, and Cold War contexts of US foreign policy, and American foreign policy in world regions in the 21st century. The book includes a total of 37 readings; some are by policymakers and world leaders, such as Henry Kissinger and George W. Bush, while others present legislation or represent the positions of major organizations such as the World Bank. Each reading is keyed to a specific chapter. The two-color layout offers boxed readings, maps, and an extensive glossary. This fifth edition incorporates new material on events and trends such as the Arab Spring and Obama's foreign policy in his second term. Jentleson teaches political science at Duke University. Annotation ⓒ2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)