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Little stays local for long. In a time when many of our biggest challenges—pandemics, climate change, financial crises—come from beyond our borders, The World is your guide to navigating this global era. Richard Haass lays out the essential background and building blocks you need to make sense of a complicated and interconnected world.
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“This is the book that explains how the world really works, how it is changing, and why it matters. Just what every citizen and student needs to read.”
— Madeleine Albright
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“Borders have always been crossed,” writes Haass. “What is different about contemporary globalization is the scale and variety of the phenomenon and its importance and potential impact. Globalization has the potential to dramatically change human life as we know it. . . . Oceans, deserts, and walls cannot isolate a country from the consequences.”
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Additional Endorsements for The World:
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“This terrific work delivers completely on its promise to provide readers with a basic understanding of the world. It is hard to imagine anyone more suited for this ambitious task than Richard Haass. His narrative flair, depth of experience, and wide-ranging knowledge sparkle on every page.”
— Doris Kearns Goodwin
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“An essential book—just what the world needs now to put things in perspective.”
— Ray Dalio
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“Richard Haass explains the world to us in a thoughtful, comprehensive, and accessible way. At a time when our world is changing faster than ever—and becoming more interconnected and complex—it has never been more important to be globally literate. Our future depends on it.”
— Arne Duncan
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“This is a great book that every high school and college student, as well as teachers and parents, should read. An indispensable resource to educate global citizens.”
— Fernando M. Reimers
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