Président Reagan's Foreign Policy : Word and Action, by Stanley Hoffmann President Reagan came into power with an unusually coherent and ideological view of the world. If America were strong, it would be respected. However, in spite of some extremist rhetoric on his part, prudence prevailed. There has been no lack of variety in the way his foreign policy has been applied, and there has been an inevitable collision between ideology and reality. Furthermore, foreign policy has not been the first priority of the Reagan Administration. During his second mandate, the choice of men will be the decisive factor. Although American public opinion has to be taken into account, this contains some contradictions. It wants power without risk. Public opin...