A mapping of the twenty-first-century world that provides a detailed strategy for reconciling the West with the "rise of the rest."

Through compelling analysis and rich historical examples that span the globe and range from the thirteenth century through the present, How Enemies Become Friends explores how adversaries can transform enmity into amity, and exposes prevalent myths about the causes of peace.

At a time when American primacy appears to be stronger than ever, Council Fellow and Georgetown Professor Charles Kupchan argues that the end of Pax Americana is near. What will replace American supremacy, and how American leaders should prepare for this new era, are the central questions of this provocative new book.

Charles Kupchan and Adam Mount argue that the end of Western dominance means a new foreign policy principle is needed to advance international order.

Charles A. Kupchan, CFR senior fellow for Europe studies, says Obama's "popularity and the departure of President Bush" create a "window of opportunity to improve relations between the United States and Russia and between the United States and the European Union.

Federiga Bindi, Charles Kupchan, Justin Vaisse write that, "Sarkozy offered a brand of EU leadership that works, reviving the Union...the Obama administration should recognize this for what it is - the stirrings of the more capable and collective European partner that the United States so sorely needs."

CFR's James Goldgeier and Charles Kupchan discuss the effect of the global financial crisis on Europe.

Although Russia deserves condemnation for its disproportionate response to Georgia’s actions in South Ossetia, the Bush administration’s response to this has gone from appropriately firm to rashly confrontational, writes Charles Kupchan.

As global leaders scramble to find a solution to the Russia-Georgia conflict, five experts weigh in with possible solutions.

Charles A. Kupchan, CFR's top Europe expert, says President Bush's farewell trip to Europe produced statements of friendship and partnership hard to imagine a few short years ago.

The NATO allies no longer agree on the imminence or the nature of the threats they confront, argues Charles A. Kupchan.

Charles A. Kupchan, professor of international affairs at Georgetown University, says the just-concluded NATO summit illustrates the changes taking place in the alliance, where it will become increasingly difficult to reach agreements on issues.

Interview: CFR's Charles A. Kupchan says recognizing Kosovo as independent is the best pragmatic solution from a list of bad options.

Charles A. Kupchan and Ray Takeyh argue that “despite the tightening of U.N. sanctions, the West’s efforts to contain Iran are crumbling where it matters most: in the Middle East.”

Charles Kupchan examines the improving relationship between the U.S. and Europe.

Charles A. Kupchan, CFR’s top Europe expert, says with Kosovo on the cusp of announcing independence, he finds the continued Russian opposition “perplexing.”

CFR experts offer their analysis of the proceedings at the Mideast peace conference in Annapolis, Maryland.

Charles A. Kupchan, CFR’s top Europe expert, sees major improvements in the mood of U.S.-Europe relations, but, he cautions,  there are only “slim pickings” to show on policy issues like Iran and Afghanistan.

Six CFR experts provide their own analysis of the Petraeus and Crocker testimony.