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subtler, more sophisticated and selective form of exerting American influence. One of the dominant clichés of the late '60sabout America not being the policeman of the worldwill have proved highly useful if U.S. goals abroad become more realistic. Moreover, an American inward-turning to urgent domestic problems could be entirely healthy for U.S. foreign policy. Only by drastically improving its own society will the U.S. be able to maintain its position and power in the world.