IntroductionPart I Understanding the International Environment1 Competitive Strategy in a Changing International LandscapeChristopher J. BolanJoel R. Hillison2 Strategic Leadership for the Twenty-First CenturyCraig Morrow3 Does Winning Matter?John A. NaglThomas P. Newman4 Responding to China's Economic Statecraft: Maintaining America's Edge in Relationships, Global Governance, and InnovationJames A. Frick5 Reconceptualizing Small State Alignment in a Multipolar WorldJohn A. Mowchan6 Energy Security: Competition and CooperationBrett D. WeiglePart II Competing and Winning with Allies and Partners7 Fighting with Allies: A World War II Case StudyKevin J. WeddleJoel R. Hillison8 Competing with Allies: Benefits and Burdens of NATO and European Union RelationsJoel R. HillisonMaryann F. Foster9 Expanding Partnerships and Alliances in the Indo-PacificJerad I. Harper10 Lessons from Our Adversaries and Partners on the Maritime Silk RoadHeather Levy11 Advancing the U.S.-Vietnam Security Partnership from Obstacles to OpportunitiesThomas J. Bouchillon12 Competing in the Middle EastChristopher J. Bolan13 Irregular Warfare and U.S. LandpowerKevin D. Stringer14 Rethinking Security Cooperation in a Competitive WorldJerad I. HarperAbout the Editors and ContributorsIndex