With the fall of communism in the Soviet Union, it was argued that the era of ideological struggles had ended. Professional diplomats and policymakers knew better, but their concerns about the Islamic world and subsequent advice to politicians did not lead to new policies to address the gathering storm. DANGER AND OPPORTUNITY will contain both analysis and personal anecdotes of an American diplomat that bring to life in a narrative manner the issues being discussed. The book will describe the global dimensions and implications of the struggle, the strategic challenge they present to our policymakers, and policy principles necessary to a winning strategy.