The biggest threat to America's security and prosperity comes not from abroad but from within, writes CFR President Haass in this provocative book.

Richard N. Haass contrasts the decisions that shaped the conduct of two wars between the United States and Iraq involving the two presidents Bush and Saddam Hussein, and writes an authoritative, personal account of how U.S. foreign policy is made, what it should seek, and how it should be pursued.

A description of an unprecedented moment in which the United States has a chance to bring about a world where most people are safe, free, and can enjoy a decent standard of living.

Richard N. Haass says many of the world's bad guys departed the scene this past year, but looking back, 2011 was a year of great transition—not of transformation.

Richard N. Haass assesses the lessons of the Iraq war, concluding that wars of choice will in the future be harder to wage.

Richard N. Haass argues that U.S. foreign policy had become preoccupied with the Middle East, but it is now correctly refocusing on East Asia and the Pacific.

Richard N. Haass argues,"Any [Palestinian] 'victory' at the UN would come with a heavy price tag."

Richard N. Haass argues that 9/11 was a terrible tragedy by any measure, but it was not a historical turning point that heralded a new era of international relations in which terrorists with a global agenda prevailed, or in which such spectacular terrorist attacks became commonplace.

Richard N. Haass says international assistance, and most likely an international force, is likely to be needed for some time to restore and maintain order in Libya.

Richard N. Haass says the Arab Spring has given way to a series of developments that are beginning to produce a region that is less tolerant, less prosperous, and less stable that what existed - and outsiders cannot do much to change the course of events.

Richard N. Haass states, "The U.S.-European partnership that proved so central to managing and winning the Cold War will inevitably play a far diminished role in the years to come."

Roger C. Altman and Richard N. Haass say the stakes are too high for the U.S. government to fail to raise the federal debt limit.

Richard N. Haass says the killing of Osama bin Laden should in no way be equated with the demise of terrorism.

Richard N. Haass examines the likelihood of political change in Syria.

Richard N. Haass says U.S. interests in Libya do not warrant the arming of opposition forces or the introduction of ground troops.

Richard N. Haass provides three scenarios the United States will likely face in dealing with Libya and says the question of whether to intervene is now of less importance than what to do next.

Richard N. Haass says intervention in Libya by the United States is an ill-advised war of choice.

Richard N. Haass says whether a genuine democratic revolution is taking place in the Arab world must still be determined - and expectations must be realistic.

Richard N. Haass argues that U.S. policy toward Libya must be consistent with the scale of American interests there and what can realistically be done to promote them.

Richard N. Haass says Egypt has reached the end of the first phase of its revolution, and now the struggle for Egypt's future begins.

Roger Altman and Richard N. Haass argue that a debt crisis in the United States will shrink America's global role and result in a less safe and less free world.

Richard N. Haass says the current policy in Afghanistan is diverting scarce military resources when threats like Iran and North Korea loom--and the return of al Qaeda can be prevented with far fewer troops.

Richard N. Haass comments on how "compromise" has become a dirty word in U.S. politics.