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Foreign Policy Update
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President Obama faces a daunting slate of foreign policy challenges: wars in Iraq and Afghanistan; a global struggle against al-Qaeda and other terrorist groups; nuclear development by North Korea and Iran; costly energy; a rising China; an increasingly assertive Russia; and the need for measures to meet global challenges such as climate change. Formerly a senior aide to Secretary of State Colin Powell and before that to President George H. W. Bush, Haass explains the major issues facing U.S. foreign policy and outlines what President Obama and Congress will need to do both at home and abroad to promote stability in the world.
The Economic and Strategic Consequences of Global Recession
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President Obama inherited a global economic slowdown, large and growing deficits, a mushrooming national debt,and a weak dollar. This unprecedented confluence of circumstances promises to significantly alter international relations as economic forces generate instability within countries, trigger multiple forms of protectionism, and constrain U.S. power and influence. Richard Haass also looks at how political developments -- for example, a crisis involving Iran or Pakistan or Russia -- could make difficult situations far worse. He assesses existing policies and international institutions and what the US and others need to do to increase the odds of global recovery.
Doing Business in a Global World
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International business leaders today face more complex risks and opportunities than ever. They must navigate not only traditional business issues but also political ones, ranging from corporate social responsibility and climate change to political instability and backlashes against globalization. Haass, president of the country’s most influential foreign policy organization and author of an acclaimed book on management, analyzes the environment in which today’s business leaders operate, one that is increasingly transparent, demanding, and crowded with a wide array of players. He draws on his experience at the top levels of government and working with business to offer lessons on how business can both meet challenges and seize opportunities in a global world.
War of Necessity, War of Choice: A Memoir of Two Iraq Wars
When should the U.S. go to war? It is arguably the most important foreign policy question a president faces. Of the handful of senior level officials involved who worked for both presidents Bush during both Iraq conflicts, Haass is the first to take audiences behind closed doors with a revealing personal account of the decisions and events and personalities central to two of the defining events of recent history. There are lessons to be learned for what the United States aims to achieve in the world and how it acts. His speech is based on his book War of Necessity, War of Choice (May, 2009)
The Age of Nonpolarity
The principal characteristic of international relations in the 21st century is turning out to be nonpolarity. This is a world dominated not by one or two or even several states but by dozens of actors possessing and exercising various kinds of power. While the United States remains the single most powerful entity, many other states and non-state actors – ranging from China and India to foundations, media organizations, and terrorist groups – are on the rise. Drawing on his groundbreaking article in Foreign Affairs, “The Age of Nonpolarity,” Haass explains the origins and consequences of a nonpolar world and outlines what the United States must do, both at home and on the international stage, to lead efforts to tackle the global challenges that are this era’s greatest threat to peace and prosperity.
About Richard Haass
» Meet Richard Haass
A preeminent, behind-the-scenes statesman, Richard Haass provides an update on the state of the world and the complexities of foreign relations during these tenuous times.
Perhaps now more than ever, U.S. foreign policy is of critical concern to practically everyone. As someone who helped shape America’s current role on the world stage, Richard Haass is one of the world’s experts on foreign policy, delivering audiences unparalleled insight into what tomorrow’s world will look like. A visionary thinker, Haass provides audiences with an insider’s view of the administration’s foreign policy, particularly how President Obama is handling an increasingly volatile war in Afghanistan. No matter what region of the world interests your audience, Haass combines his experience with signature clarity of expression to provide detailed, incisive assessments of the myriad diplomatic strategies at play around the globe. Haass is the author or editor of eleven books on American foreign policy. His latest book, War of Necessity, War of Choice: A Memoir of Two Iraq Wars provides invaluable insight into some of the most important recent events in the world.
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