Robert B. Zoellick has served as Deputy Secretary of State, U.S. Trade Representative, and President of the World Bank. Earlier in his career, Zoellick served as Counselor to the Secretary of the Treasury and Deputy Chief of Staff at the White House and Assistant to President George W. Bush. Zoellick is now a Senior Fellow at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government.
"[A] significant achievement. Zoellick makes a strong case that the
story of the past can help us make the future better."--Washington
Post
"A masterful review of America's role in the world from Benjamin
Franklin's foray to Paris as America's first diplomat to the
tumultuous experiences of recent years, with thoughtful reflections
on the traditions that have evolved since our founding and a superb
consideration of the possibilities for the years ahead. AMERICA IN
THE WORLD is a wonderful read, one that reflects the pragmatism of
an experienced practitioner, the painstaking research of a serious
scholar, the trained eye of a historian, and the judiciousness of
thinking that has distinguished the best episodes in America's
foreign policy -- and Bob Zoellick's contributions to
them."--General David Petraeus (US Army, Ret.), former Commander of
the Surge in Iraq, US Central Command, and Coalition Forces in
Afghanistan, and former Director of the CIA
"A useful, knowledgeable...history of American foreign policy from
a veteran in the field of 'pragmatic diplomacy.'"--Kirkus
"An extraordinary contribution to the history of American foreign
policy, told from the perspective of a wise and pragmatic
practitioner. A great read."--Joseph S. Nye, author of Do Morals
Matter?: Presidents and Foreign Policy from FDR to Trump
"An outstanding history of US foreign policy by one of its leading
practitioners. Zoellick grasps the essence of the debates over
America's role in the world, and shows the constant interaction
between global developments and the approaches of US policymakers.
It is a diplomatic history for the 21st century, grounded in the
practical lessons of centuries past."--O.A. Westad, Yale
University
"AMERICA IN THE WORLD is a highly accessible and engaging history
of U.S. diplomacy written by one of the country's smartest and most
capable foreign policy practitioners. Robert Zoellick understands
better than most how inseparable America's fate is from the rest of
the world, and that timely lesson shines through the pages of this
book."--Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright
"AMERICA IN THE WORLD is a sweeping history of U.S. foreign policy,
from the founding fathers to the present day. Insightful,
provocative, non-ideological and pragmatic, Bob Zoellick skillfully
distills the lessons of history and the essential traditions of
American diplomacy. A must-read for foreign policy makers and
watchers alike."--Michèle Flournoy, co-founder and managing partner
of WestExec Advisors, former under secretary of defense
(2009-2012)
"Bob Zoellick has accomplished the near impossible -- he has
written a seminal work thatis groundbreaking, historically
insightful, and entertaining in a way that will appeal to scholars
and general readers alike. America in the World provides a new
framework for understanding the history of America's foreign
policy, and is chock-full of fascinating vignettes that reveal our
nation's pragmatism and innovative spirit."--Henry M. Paulson, Jr.,
former United States Secretary of the Treasury
"Few people understand statecraft or have practiced it as adroitly
as Robert Zoellick. His new book, AMERICA IN THE WORLD, examines
the history of U.S. diplomacy and the emphasis our nation's
diplomats have placed on pragmatic results over theoretical
approaches. As we march into the uncertain future of a multipolar
world, Zoellick successfully argues that this tradition will be
critical for the country to maintain its place on the world
stage."
--James A. Baker, III, 61st U.S. Secretary of State
"Here is a book that will make your chest heavy with regret for
what has been lost but also buoyant with hope that a brighter
future can be achieved."--New York Journal of Books
"One of America's preeminent statesmen offers a masterful survey of
American diplomacy, its practitioners, and its traditions. Full of
rich narrative and sharp insights, this is an essential guide to
steer the ship of American diplomacy in a more complicated,
crowded, and competitive international landscape."--Ambassador
William J. Burns, President, Carnegie Endowment for International
Peace and former Deputy Secretary of State
"Robert Zoellick's AMERICA IN THE WORLD both educates and
entertains. Unlike many other sweeping works of history, Zoellick
puts his subjects -- rather than theories or frameworks -- at the
center of his book, using stories to both captivate his reader and
illuminate meaningful trends in American diplomacy. He presents a
different and compelling lens through which to consider nearly two
centuries of American foreign policy -- that of pragmatism. As a
diplomat, historian, and pragmatist himself, Zoellick identifies
enduring U.S. foreign policy traditions and offers a welcome
reminder that for much of the country's history, the perception of
American exceptionalism has animated U.S. actions in the world,
mostly for good. At a time when the global order is under such
strain, AMERICA IN THE WORLD provides a much-needed anchor to those
who are rethinking America's role in the world and will be
responsible for crafting it."--Meghan L. O'Sullivan, Jeane
Kirkpatrick Professor of the Practice of International Affairs and
author of Windfall
"This book is so sweeping and insightful that it will revive the
art of diplomatic history. Robert Zoellick emphasizes America's
pragmatic instincts, from Benjamin Franklin to George H.W. Bush, as
well as the key role that technology and trade have played in
furthering our influence. In addition to being a fascinating
historic narrative, this book provides a great framework for
understanding our role in the world today."--Walter Isaacson, #1
New York Times bestselling author of Leonardo da Vinci
"This well-researched, well-written, and at times deeply passionate
examination of America's role in the world is the product of
decades of profound thought from one of the world's top
decision-makers. Robert Zoellick's insider knowledge mixes with his
sharp historical acuity to produce a convincing thesis that should
guide modern America for decades to come."--Andrew Roberts, author
of Churchill: Walking with Destiny
"With the unique insight of a practitioner-scholar, Robert Zoellick
takes readers through the riveting story of America's distinctive
statecraft from Ben Franklin to Trump -- filled with clear-eyed
analysis and practical lessons for anyone interested in leadership,
negotiation, and diplomacy today."--Graham Allison, bestselling
author of Destined for War and Douglas Dillon Professor of
Government, Harvard Kennedy School
"A magisterial, unlikely ever to be bettered survey of American
foreign policy since the Revolution, marked by the insights of a
key member of the outstandingly successful foreign policy team of
President George HW Bush. Five stars."--Robin Renwick, former UK
Ambassador to the United States and South Africa, author of
FIGHTING WITH ALLIES
"[A] highly readable and insightful history of US foreign
policy."--Niall Ferguson
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