Summary: The Opportunity E-Book

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• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 17

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2017

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The must-read summary of Richard N. Haass's book: “The Opportunity: America’s Moment to Alter History’s Course”.

This complete summary of "The Opportunity" by Richard N. Haass, an American diplomat and prominent author, presents his argument that the major nations currently have the opportunity to shape the future of the 21st century through peace, diplomacy and cooperation. He states that despite the threats posed by globalization, working together can bring economic prosperity, and the challenges should be faced together instead of resorting to protectionism. 

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To learn more, read "The Opportunity" and discover how America might be able to integrate other countries into global efforts against terrorism, nuclear weapons and climate change.

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Book Presentation: The Opportunity by Richard H. Haass

Book Abstract

In spite of many mounting challenges our world faces, including the real threat of another terrorist attack, spread of nuclear weapons, burgeoning rates of HIV/AIDS and millions living in abject poverty, Haass argues that we are living in an opportunistic era. This era, in spite of all the complex difficulties, offers the United States and the other major powers an opportunity to shape the course of the twenty-first century and “bring about a world that is to a striking degree characterized by peace, prosperity, and freedom for most of the globe’s countries and peoples.”

War between states is less likely now than it has been for much of the past two centuries and we are increasingly entering globalization. There are more democratic or nearly democratic nations than at any previous point in history (more than 100) and while the United States holds much of the world’s power - militarily, economically, and politically - we are still vulnerable. We must position ourselves to integrate with the other superpowers (Japan, China and India, in particular) so that we can grasp this moment to make the world better for ourselves and for all humanity.

About the Author

Richard N. Haass is President of the Council on Foreign Relations, an independent foreign policy organization. Prior to taking that position, Haass was the principal advisor to Colin Powell. He also served as senior Middle East advisor to President George H. W. Bush, in Reagan’s State Department, and in the Pentagon during the Carter administration.

Summary of The Opportunity (Richard H. Haass)

The Opportunity to Define an Era

The United States holds a vastly advantageous position in the world as the number one superpower. We spend $500 billion a year on defense, a total that dwarfs the defense spending of China, Russia, India, Japan, and Europe combined