America and the World
Conversations on the Future of American Foreign Policy
September 2008
Hardcover · 304 Pages
$27.50 U.S. · $29.50 CAN
ISBN 9780465015016
Basic Books
Hardcover · 304 Pages
$27.50 U.S. · $29.50 CAN
ISBN 9780465015016
Basic Books
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The status of the United States as a world power, and the nature of power itself, are at a historic turning point. It is essential that we understand and adapt to the new security environment in which we find ourselves. Two of the most respected figures in American foreign policy are Zbigniew Brzezinski and Brent Scowcroft—both former National Security Advisors under markedly different administrations. America and the World features spontaneous and unscripted conversations, moderated by David Ignatius, in which Brzezinski and Scowcroft dissect the most significant foreign policy challenges facing the U.S.: the Middle East, Russia, China, Europe, the Developing World, the changing nature of power in a globalized world, and what Brzezinski has called the “global political awakening.”
While one author is a Republican and the other a Democrat, they broadly agree on the need to adapt to a new international environment. Where they disagree, their exchanges are always both deeply informed and provocative. America and the World will define the center of responsible opinion on American foreign policy at a time when the nation’s decisions could determine how long it remains a superpower.
While one author is a Republican and the other a Democrat, they broadly agree on the need to adapt to a new international environment. Where they disagree, their exchanges are always both deeply informed and provocative. America and the World will define the center of responsible opinion on American foreign policy at a time when the nation’s decisions could determine how long it remains a superpower.
About the Authors
Zbignew Brzezinski, formerly President Carter's National Security Advisor, is a counselor and trustee at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and professor at Johns Hopkins University. His many books include the New York Times bestseller Second Chance. He lives in Washington, D.C.
Brent Scowcroft is President of The Scowcroft Group, an international business and financial advisory firm. He served as National Security Advisor to two presidents and as Military Assistant to President Nixon. He is the co-author, with former President George H.W. Bush, of A World Transformed. He lives in Washington, D.C.
The journalist and novelist David Ignatius is an associate editor at the Washington Post, where he writes a twice-weekly column, and also the co-host (with Fareed Zakaria) of PostGlobal on WashingtonPost.com. He lives in Washington, D.C.
Brent Scowcroft is President of The Scowcroft Group, an international business and financial advisory firm. He served as National Security Advisor to two presidents and as Military Assistant to President Nixon. He is the co-author, with former President George H.W. Bush, of A World Transformed. He lives in Washington, D.C.
The journalist and novelist David Ignatius is an associate editor at the Washington Post, where he writes a twice-weekly column, and also the co-host (with Fareed Zakaria) of PostGlobal on WashingtonPost.com. He lives in Washington, D.C.