The World by Richard N. Haass

A Brief Introduction

A concise, accessible primer that surveys the major forces shaping global affairs, explaining key concepts like sovereignty, globalization, and the role of international institutions while exploring challenges such as great-power rivalry, terrorism, migration, climate change, and economic inequality. It traces historical roots and assesses the erosion of the postwar international order and America’s changing role, arguing for pragmatic, realist-informed multilateralism and better domestic policy to restore stability. The book offers concrete policy prescriptions and a framework to help ordinary readers understand and engage with complex global issues.

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