1. Policy Challenges in a World of Nonlinearity and Structural Change. - and Main Assumptions and Problem Sets. - New Thinking for New Times. - What is Policymaking?. - Cognitive/Emotional Models of Policymakers and Decisionmakers. - A Simple Mathematical Model of Nonlinearity. - Structural Change the Kondratiev and Hegemonic Cycles/Structures and the Life Cycle of the Present Stage of World. - Civilization. - Let the Policy Fit the Time. - Conclusions and RecommendationsPolicy Guidance. - References. - 2. Policy in a World of Evolution Learning and Ignorance. - The Mechanical and Organic Open-Systems Paradigms Further Contrasted. - Evolutionary Drive. - Applications for Policy Exploration: From Settlement To Finance. - Discussion. - References. - 3. Adaptive Control and Conflict Resolution for International Stability. - Overview of International Stability and Conflict Resolution Issues. - The Peace/War/Peace Process and Some of its Elements. - International Stability and Peace. - Nation Block Diagrams. - Peace/War/Peace Time (Activity) Cycle. - Normal Alert or Emergency Conditions of International Policymaking and Decision-Making. - Adaptive Control Features for International Relationships. - Basic Assumptions about the International System and Conflict. - Elements of Conflict Resolution. - Potential Areas for International Conflict. - Progress Toward International Stability and Peace. - Common Security Objectives. - Influence of the Past Present and Future on National Attitudes. - Decrease the Likelihood of War Increase the Likelihood of Peace. - What is to be Done Now?. - Conclusions. - References. - 4. Field-Theoretic Framework for Systems Theory and Systems Thinking. - The Nature and History of Field Theory Applied to Nonliving and Living Systems. - Alternative or Complementary Perspectiveson. - Field Theory and on World Systems. - Synopsis and Interfacing of Current Systems Theories. - Field-Theoretic Principles. - Faith Ideology Science and Religion. - The Acceptance of New Paradigms. - Guided Structural Change in the World System Field. - Final Remarks. - References. - 5. School for Rulers. - Contemplating the Taboo: Rulers Must Learn. - Premises and Thesis. - Ideological and Structural Hurdles. - Design of a School For Rulers. - Back to Reality: Practical Recommendations. - Epilogue. - References. - 6. Policy: Appearance and Reality. - Introduction: Overview of Problems and Solutions. - Concepts and Definitions of Policy. - Distinctive Problems of Policy Formulation. - A Systems-Theoretic Interpretation. - Four World Hypotheses. - Limitations of Formism and Formal Rational Models. - Policy Expertise and Rationality Revisited. - Challenges and Recommendations. - References. - 7. System Dynamics and the Lessons of 35 Years. - Designing Managerial and Social Systems. - A New Education for Corporate and Government Leaders. - Modeling for What Purpose?. - The System Dynamics Paradigm. - Learning From Models. - A New Basis for Pre-College Education. - References. - 8. Whole-System Concepts in Societal Transformation. - Signs of A Fundamental Transformation. - Policies for Whole-System Transformation. - Concluding Observations. - References and Suggested Reading. - 9. Breaking out of the Systems Quandary. - The Systems Quandary. - Breaking Out. - Final Words. - References. - 10. Decision Management Then and Now 1790 1890 and 1990: Selected Scenario Models. - Some Definitions and Limitations. - A Basic Decision-And-Command Management Model. - Two Brief Scenario Models. - Decisionmaking in the Gulf Crisis/War: Events of 19901991. - Significance of the Gulf Episode. - Conclusions. -References. Language: English