1. De quoi s'agit-il? -- 2. The test of World War II -- 3. The test of Korea -- 4. Vietnam: how we became involved -- 5. Vietnam: why we failed -- 6. Changing attitudes toward war -- 7. Some theories on the causes of war -- 8. Vital interests: what are they and who says so? -- 9. On nuclear weapons: utility in nonuse -- 10. Strategic thinkers, planners, decision-makers.