The international political system and the U.S. system of alliances -- Uncertainty and security policy -- National security in fortress America -- In defense of fortress America: Autarky as an alternative to isolation and interdependence -- The Great Society in a little America?: Political and social values and institutions -- Fortress America and the promise of American life: The contours of American responsibility -- Domestic politics in fortress America -- U.S. economic policies and the costs of national security -- Fortress America or a world of hope? Technology -- Resources and the political options facing the United States -- The rich man's burden: An examination of environmental consequences of isolation for the United States -- Science, isolation, and international relations -- Conclusion -- Conference participants

1. United States -- Foreign relations -- 1945-1989
2. International organization
3. United States -- Defenses