The Opportunity: America's Moment to Alter History's Course

In his newly released book The Opportunity: America's Moment to Alter History's Course, Richard Haass describes a unique moment in which the United States has a chance to create a world where people are safe, free and can enjoy a higher standard of living. Out of a fear that current U.S. policies are alienating much of the world, Haass argues that the United States must use its power wisely in recognizing that it does not need the world's permission to act but does need the world's support to succeed. In The Opportunity, Haass, a former principal adviser to Colin Powell and Middle East Advisor to President George H.W. Bush attempts to answer the question: What will it take to get the world's support?

Please join Richard Haass and Steven Clemons as they discuss this unique opportunity for the U.S. to change its course in a post-Cold War, post 9-11, post Iraq War world.

Participants

• Richard Haass
  President, Council on Foreign Relations and former Director for Policy Planning, Department of State


• Steven C. Clemons
  Senior Fellow and Director, American Strategy Program, New America Foundation