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 A. Kupchan argues that a more democratic Middle East allows for a greater role by Islam in its politics, and the West should not assume that the spread of democracy in the Middle East also means the spread of Western values.

The NATO summit in Lisbon ended with a new Strategic Concept, greater cooperation with Russia, and an agreement on Afghanistan, but these successes will be impacted by domestic politics and economic constraints among all the NATO members, says CFR's Charles Kupchan.

The French-Russian-German summit in Deauville this week sought to bring Russia closer to the West. Russia accepted an invitation to next month's NATO summit, but CFR's Charles Kupchan says Moscow questions the sincerity of Euro-Atlantic overtures.

This essay assesses the causes and consequences of the renationalization of politics in the European Union.

Charles A. Kupchan argues that the Palestinians will achieve statehood by taking what they can get--not what they want--from Israel.

Charles A. Kupchan says the European Union may be coming to an end.

U.S. President Obama and British Prime Minister Cameron share the predicament of leading an unpopular war in Afghanistan at a time of swelling debt, says CFR's Charles Kupchan, who adds that the economic crisis has linked Britain and the continent more closely.

Charles A. Kupchan and Peter L. Trubowitz discuss the erosion of the liberal internationalist consensus in U.S. foreign policy.

Charles A. Kupchan offers reasons the Unites States and its allies should keep the door to dialogue with Iran open until the eleventh hour.

Charles A. Kupchan argues that the United States has partners beside the United Kingdom with whom to foster transatlantic cooperation.

If the Conservatives emerge from the British elections as the governing party, their skepticism toward European integration could weaken the bloc and its potential as a U.S. partner, writes CFR's Charles Kupchan.

The IMF and European leaders have gotten serious about Greece's debt, says CFR's Charles Kupchan. But the crisis also raises concerns about the eurozone's unity.

NATO would run a strategic risk by admitting Russia, but the Atlantic alliance is actually running a greater strategic risk by excluding it.

Six experts debate whether the Obama administration's approach to China's currency policy is the right one, and why.

The signing of a new strategic nuclear agreement with Russia bolsters U.S. president Barack Obama's diplomatic credentials and opens a new chapter on arms control, but domestic political challenges await, says CFR's Charles Kupchan.

Charles Kupchan argues that the United States and China are "fast traveling down a route that has the potential to turn differences of opinion into a dangerous rivalry."

During his first year in office, U.S. President Barack Obama made engagement with U.S. adversaries one of his administration's priorities.

Charles A. Kupchan identifies conditions for success in the war in Afghanistan.

President Obama's decision to skip an upcoming summit in Spain set off a European reaction that highlighted areas of conflicting interests between the EU and the U.S., says CFR Europe expert Charles Kupchan.

G. John Ikenberry and Charles A. Kupchan argue that as it reaches its 50th anniversary, the U.S.-Japan alliance needs updating.