A valuable primer on foreign policy: a primer that concerned citizens of all political persuasions—not to mention the president and his advisers—could benefit from reading. —The New York TimesAn examination of a world increasingly defined by disorder and a United States unable to shape the world in its image; from the president of the Council on Foreign RelationsThings fall apart; the center cannot hold. The rules; policies; and institutions that have guided the world since World War II have largely run their course. Respect for sovereignty alone cannot uphold order in an age defined by global challenges from terrorism and the spread of nuclear weapons to climate change and cyberspace. Meanwhile; great power rivalry is returning. Weak states pose problems just as confounding as strong ones. The United States remains the world’s strongest country; but American foreign policy has at times made matters worse; both by what the U.S. has done and by what it has failed to do. The Middle East is in chaos; Asia is threatened by China’s rise and a reckless North Korea; and Europe; for decades the world’s most stable region; is now anything but. As Richard Haass explains; the election of Donald Trump and the unexpected vote for “Brexit†signals that many in modern democracies reject important aspects of globalization; including borders open to trade and immigrants. In A World in Disarray; Haass argues for an updated global operating system—call it world order 2.0—that reflects the reality that power is widely distributed and that borders count for less. One critical element of this adjustment will be adopting a new approach to sovereignty; one that embraces its obligations and responsibilities as well as its rights and protections. Haass also details how the U.S. should act towards China and Russia; as well as in Asia; Europe; and the Middle East. He suggests; too; what the country should do to address its dysfunctional politics; mounting debt; and the lack of agreement on the nature of its relationship with the world. A World in Disarray is a wise examination; one rich in history; of the current world; along with how we got here and what needs doing. Haass shows that the world cannot have stability or prosperity without the United States; but that the United States cannot be a force for global stability and prosperity without its politicians and citizens reaching a new understanding.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful. Insider InsightBy Harry F. BensonChurchill writes narrative as well as he gives speeches. The fascinating thing about this volume is the not yet recognized decline of Great Britain and its empire by Churchill. Even though Britain played a big role in the war it is slowly being moved to the margins. This was apparent during the Tehran conference when Roosevelt refused to meet in private with Chruchill because he was concerned it would look like the Anglo-Americans were conspiring. Great reading.However; this scanned version of Churchill's history is chock full of misspelled words. Couldn't someone at least proof read it before putting it out there in digital form?0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Needs editing for typos and expandable (zooming) maps and chartsBy William B. HenryChurchill is great. The quality of the book is disappointing. I have read the original paper books. Of course you can't get the same level of detail; on your phone; but the maps and charts do not expand. There are a lot of typos. This is disappointing since the originals are flawless. If you are like me and can't afford the real thing; this is ok.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. WW II viewed from the topBy Lewis T. FitchThis is Churchill's personal view of the politics; strategy; events; personalities and pressure points of the middle segments of WW II. It is very clearly written; and quite specific in detail as to exactly what the factors were that influenced the decisions made in this phase of the war. Churchill's relations with both Roosevelt and Stalin are covered in detail; and his hopes and fears at each point clearly outlined. The extent to which he anticipated Stalin's later behavior is very interesting; as well. The influence that the availability of LST's had on the timing of various campaigns is interesting; particularly in light of his involvement with the vehicle; mentioned in "Their Finest Hour". This is one of a series all told from his standpoint; encompassing pre-war and wartime circumstances.
