In this compelling work, Nancy Soderberg dissects the complex realities behind America's global superpower status. Soderberg meticulously examines the historical and contemporary deployment of U.S. power, highlighting both its effective application and its detrimental misuse on the international stage. She provides a critical analysis of the strategic decisions and their far-reaching consequences, challenging the notion of an unchallenged supremacy. The book offers profound insights into the nuanced dynamics of American military, economic, and diplomatic influence, making it an essential read for understanding the successes, failures, and unintended outcomes of U.S. foreign policy.