The biggest threat to America's security and prosperity comes not from abroad but from within, writes CFR President Haass in this provocative and important 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 Haass questions the degree to which success in Afghanistan is important to U.S. interests, writing that it is crucial to find a middle way between a troop surge and an immediate exit.

Richard Haass considers new approaches to the war in Afghanistan and emphasizes the importance of Pakistan is curtailing terrorism.

President Barack Obama's week of summitry indicates that, increasingly, the most vexing global problems are unlikely to be solved by treaties, says CFR President Richard N. Haass. An informal approach in which nations coordinate strategies could be more productive, he says.

Richard N. Haass argues, "Golf... provides more insight into politics and economics than most people realize."

Richard Haass argues that the U.S. war in Afghanistan is not a "war of necessity," but a "war of choice."

Richard N. Haass comments on the prospects for meaningful agreements at the upcoming Copenhagen Consensus conference.

CFR President Richard N. Haass says in the aftermath of the Iranian regime's crackdown on post-election protesters, the Obama administration will need to revive efforts to negotiate an end to Tehran's nuclear program.

Richard N. Haass discusses President Obama's speech in Cairo.

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.

Richard N. Haass argues that "partial success" is preferable to "expensive failures" in U.S. foreign policy.

Richard N. Haass argues that justifiable war is a more useful concept than just war.

Richard N. Haass argues that the second Iraq war was a war of choice - and a blunder.

Richard N. Haass argues that President Obama's foreign policy will likely resemble that of George H.W. Bush.

Richard N. Haass discusses the difficulties surrounding dissent in policymaking.

CFR President Richard N. Haass, whose latest book explores President George W. Bush's "war of choice" in Iraq, says he is concerned that President Obama may be turning the Afghanistan war into a "war of choice" too.

Richard N. Haass argues that "criminalizing legitimate policy differences will paralyze the conduct of foreign policy."

Richard N. Haass writes on the American policy of isolating Cuba: "Things are changing in Cuba, however slowly. The United States should be a part of shaping their direction."

Richard N. Haass urges the United States to take part in peace talks between Syria and Israel. He writes: "Damascus is signaling that it's ready to negotiate a separate peace with Israel. It won't happen without America's help. The silent treatment has to stop."