Books like A world in disarray by Richard Haass

In "A World in Disarray," former Council on Foreign Relations president Richard Haass analyses the erosion of post‑World War II rules, institutions, and the United States’ ability to shape global affairs. He maps the rise of great‑power competition, the turmoil in the Middle East, China’s growing influence in Asia, and the destabilizing effects of Brexit and Donald Trump’s election. Haass argues that the old model of strong, centrally guided order is no longer viable. Instead, he proposes a "World Order 2.0" that accepts widely distributed power, redefines sovereignty to include responsibility, and encourages the U.S. to say what it will do and what it will not do. The book offers policy recommendations on U.S. approaches to China, Russia, Europe, and the Middle East, while urging domestic political change, debt control, and a renewed sense of national purpose to maintain global stability and prosperity.

First publish date: 2017