Includes bibliographical references (p. [343]-364) and index
The limits of the American empire -- The imperialism of anti-imperialism -- The civilization of clashes -- Splendid multilateralism -- The case for liberal empire -- Going home or organizing hypocrisy -- "Impire" : Europe between Brussels and Byzantium -- The closing door
Argues that the United States is both economically and militarily the most powerful empire in history and will feel negative consequences as a result of imposing unrealistic timescales on interventions abroad