A World Transformed

"The most important book yet written about the end of the Cold War." -The New York Tmes Book Review "Among the finest expositions of modern American foreign policy. . . . An excellent book." -Eugene V. Rostow, The Wall Street Journal It was a pivotal administration in the history of American foreign policy--for during George Bush's presidency a series of international events took place that had a profound impact on the course of America and on the future of world diplomacy. In A World Transformed, Mr. Bush and his national security advisor, Brent Scowcroft, provide a fascinating account of a president and an administration faced with unprecedented obstacles and unrivaled opportunities as they forged a foreign policy at the end of the Cold War. Solidarity comes to power in Poland. East and West Germans dance on the wall that separated them for half a century. And on Christmas Day, 1991, the hammer-and-sickle flag descends from the Kremlin for the last time. It is also a candid analysis of a new chapter in foreign affairs, when the United States led an international alliance to confront the threat presented by Saddam Hussein and presented a dynamic response to the Tiananmen crisis. Balanced and intelligent, A World Transformed offers a landmark treatise on American foreign policy and international diplomacy from two of its principal architects. "Reveals not only a wealth of detail about the main lines of foreign policy at the highest level during a most portentous period of our history, but also of the truly admirable characters of the men who made it." -The Philadelphia Inquirer "In a strong new book, the ex-president recalls dangerous days. . . . It should leave little doubt how lucky we were that we had such a seasoned hand on the tiller at a time when foreign policy really counted." -Michael R. Beschloss, Newsweek

History

Brent Scowcroft

George H.W. Bush

Russia

Vintage

This report proposes where U.S. policy toward Colombia is misguided, and explains how security assistance aimed at reducing drug production and trafficking is only one piece of a broader effort needed to extend legitimate authority in the country. The independent task force, brought together by the Council on Foreign Relations and the Inter-American Dialogue, argues that an effective package must go beyond the current emphasis on fighting drugs, and have the main emphasis on helping the Colombian government strengthen its capacity to protect citizens and effectively exercise control and authority over its territory. Addressing the Clinton administration’s request for “emergency supplemental appropriation,” the report emphasizes that the bill is an essential first step, but urges that policymakers additionally continue working with the Colombians on a sensible plan to help reform and professionalize the country’s security forces; give higher priority to support Colombia’s efforts to remedy social, economic, and institutional problems; and mobilize multilateral efforts to assist Colombia.

Toward Greater Peace And Security In Colombia, Forging A Constructive U.S. Policy

Politics & Social Sciences

Bob. Graham

Michael Shifter

Politics & Government

Council on Foreign Relations

Aspen Policy Books is a series devoted to developing critical new thinking on U.S. national security policy. This book is a collection of papers prepared for the 2008 summer Aspen Strategy Group conference on The Instruments &amp; Institutions of American Purpose. These chapters represent a thorough accounting of the capabilities and limitations of the key organizations diplomatic, military, financial, and intelligence that American policymakers rely upon to address global challenges.

The Instruments and Institutions of American Purpose

Philip Zelikow

Aspen Strategy Group

Robert Gallucci

Ashton Carter

Richard Falkenrath

Diana Farrell

Lael Brainard

David Lipton

Ivo Daalder

Samuel Berger

Thomas Donilon

Andrew Krepinevich

John Podesta

Joseph Nye

Antony Blinken

The Aspen Institute

Aspen Policy Books is a series devoted to developing new thinking on U.S. national security policy. This book, a collection of papers prepared for the 2009 summer Aspen Strategy Group conference, addresses the critical intersection of the global financial recession and its potential impact on America's foreign policy and national security. The authors explore the possible shift in global power, the changing relationship between the U.S. and China, and the impact on America's development policy. They also assess the capacity of domestic and international institutions to respond to the crisis.Contents:Part 1: Historical Perspectives and Current Conditions 1. Economic Conditions and U.S. National Security in the 1930s and Today 2. Pulling Back from the Crisis: A Roadmap for the Future of the American Economy  Part 2: Predictions on the Course and Extent of the Global Economic Crisis and Its Larger Implications 3. Global Recession and National Security 4. Rebalancing Economic Engagement: The Foreign Policy Consequences 5. Sustaining the Recovery and Containing the Deficit: A Balancing Act for Policy  Part 3: Are Institutions Ready for the Challenge? 6. Interdependence, Global Issues Management, and Global Economic Governance 7. Picking up the Pieces: The Global Crisis and Implications for U.S. Economic Policymaking  Part 4: Consequences for Development and Democracy 8. Priorities for Progress: Security and Development at a Time of Global Economic Turmoil 9. The Impact of the Global Financial Crisis on Democracy  Part 5: Concluding Observations 10. Summary of the Aspen Strategy Group DeliberationsContributors include Richard Cooper (Harvard University), Kemal Dervis¸ (Brookings Institution), Martin Feldstein (Harvard University), Michael Green (Center for Strategic and International Studies), David Leonhardt (New York Times), Sylvia Mathews Burwell (Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation), David McCormick (Carnegie Mellon's Heinz College), Laura Tyson (University of California–Berkeley), and Bruce Stokes (National Journal).

The Global Economic Crisis: and Potential Implications for Foreign Policy and National Security

Business & Money

Michael J. Green

David Leonhardt

Joseph S. Nye

Martin Feldstein

Richard N. Cooper

Bruce Stokes

Laura D. Tyson

Kemal Dervis

David McCormick

Sylvia Mathews Burwell

Economics

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