Books like War on Peace by Ronan Farrow

In *War on Peace*, investigative reporter Ronan Farrow examines the dramatic transformation of U.S. foreign‑policy. Budget cuts have depleted diplomatic institutions, prompting a mass exodus of diplomats who once negotiated major treaties and protected U.S. citizens abroad. As State Department offices go empty, the military‑industrial complex increasingly takes over roles traditionally handled by diplomats, raising questions about the nation’s capabilities and priorities. Farrow journeys from powerful Washington halls to some of the world’s most distant and dangerous fronts, including Afghanistan, Somalia, and North Korea. He draws on a wealth of unpublished documents and extensive interviews with high‑ranking military leaders, whistleblowers, and living former Secretaries of State, from Henry Kissinger to Hillary Clinton, to illuminate the most transformative and misunderstood changes in U.S. foreign relations.

First publish date: 2018