A Shattered World: American Foreign Policy and the Crisis of the Old Order

The international system is shaken, its central pillars can no longer withstand the strain. The norms that have defined the world order since World War II have exhausted themselves. The new era is defined by the global threat of terrorism, the risk of nuclear proliferation, the penetration of cyberspace into all spheres of life, and irreversible climate change. Meanwhile, great powers are once again starting to compete with each other.

"A Shattered World" is a competent overview of world events with insightful historical excursions. Richard Haas explains how we found ourselves in this difficult situation and argues that without the United States, the world will not be able to achieve political and economic stability, but that this great power must also develop a new approach to foreign policy.