A World in Disarray

The rules and institutions that upheld the world since World War II are coming to an end, leaving the United States unable to shape the world in its image. Richard Haass, author and President of the Council on Foreign Relations, examines the global disorder caused by everything from terrorism to climate change. He argues for a new global operating system, that embraces the reality of distributed power and weaker states. A World in Disarray features a detailed description of how the U.S. should approach relationships with China, Russia, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Haass examines dysfunctional American politics, mounting debt, and the lack of agreement regarding the U.S.'s place in the world, while painting a comprehensive picture of the current world's condition.