First published 2020
Richard Haass tackles the bewildering array of international crises that dominate news cycles. The Council on Foreign Relations president breaks down complex global issues into manageable components. He examines whether America should negotiate with North Korea and Iran or take military action. He analyzes climate change implications and potential solutions. Haass explores trade policy, immigration ethics, and democracy promotion abroad. He investigates terrorism prevention and the possibility of a new Cold War between America and China. The book provides historical context for each region while explaining how globalization creates interconnected challenges. Haass argues that geographic isolation no longer protects any nation from international turmoil. He demonstrates how foreign events directly impact domestic life through economic, security, and environmental channels. The work equips readers to evaluate news critically and hold politicians accountable for their foreign policy decisions.
Genres: history, international-relations, non-fiction, 21st-century, current-affairs, academic
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: analytical, informative
Setting: America, China, Iran, North Korea
Period: 21st Century
400 pages · Hardcover · Penguin Press