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America in the World: The History and Future of U.S. Foreign Policy
Mon, August 10th, 2020
Live Online
What lessons does the history of American diplomacy, its practitioners, and its traditions hold for those looking to chart its future? Join us for a conversation with one of America’s preeminent statesmen, Robert Zoellick, on his new book, America in the World: A History of U.S. Diplomacy and Foreign Policy.
Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.
Event Speakers
Robert B. Zoellick
Robert Zoellick is the former president of the World Bank, a former U.S. trade representative, and former U.S. deputy secretary of state. Zoellick currently serves as the senior counselor at the Brunswick Group and is author of America in the World: A History of US Diplomacy and Foreign Policy.
Former Career Diplomat
A former career diplomat, William J. Burns served as director of the CIA, deputy secretary of State, and ambassador to Russia and Jordan. Burns was also president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace from 2015 to 2021.