Introduction : John F. Kennedy's quest for victory and the global crisis / Thomas G. Paterson -- The "new Atlantic community" / Frank Costigliola -- Defending hegemony / William S. Borden -- When push came to shove / J.L. Granatstein -- Controlling revolutions / Stephen G. Rabe -- Fixation with Cuba / Thomas G. Paterson -- From even-handed to empty-handed / Douglas Little -- Clinging to containment / James Fetzer -- Choosing sides in south Asia / The failed search for victory / Lawrence J. Bassett and Stephen E. Pelz -- New frontiers and old priorities / Thomas J. Noer -- Passing the torch and lighting fires / Gary May.