<DIV>America's status as a world power remains at a historic turning point. The strategies employed to win the wars of the twentieth century are no longer working, and the US must contend with the changing nature of power in a globalized world.<P>In <I>America and the World</I>, two of the most respected figures in American foreign policy, Zbigniew Brzezinski and Brent Scowcroft, dissect the challenges facing the US today: the Middle East, Russia, and China, among others. In spontaneous conversations the two authors explore their agreements and disagreements. Defining the center of responsible opinion on American foreign policy, <I>America and the World</I> is an essential primer on a host of urgent issues at a time when our leaders' decisions could determine how long our nation remains a superpower.</DIV>