America in the World: A History of US Diplomacy and Foreign Policy

Please join us for an engaging discussion with the Honorable Robert B. Zoellick about his new book, America in the World: A History of US Diplomacy and Foreign Policy. A sweeping work of history and an insightful guide to US diplomacy past and present, the book serves as an informative companion and practical adviser on the strategic and immediate challenges of U.S. foreign policy during an era of transition. Among his many distinguished positions, Robert B. Zoellick served as the 11th president of the World Bank, and from 2006 to 2007. Zoellick served as Deputy Secretary of the US Department of State from 2005 to 2006, and was US Trade Representative from 2001 to 2005. He also held several positions in the Reagan and George H. W. Bush administrations: Under Secretary of State, Counselor to the Secretary of Treasury, and Deputy Chief of Staff at The White House.

In Conversation With
Thomas J. Christensen, Professor of Public and International Affairs and Director of the China and the World Program at Columbia University.

Stephen Sestanovich, Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Professor for the Practice of International Diplomacy.

Adam Tooze, Director of the European Institute & Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Professor of History.

Moderated by Merit E. Janow
Dean, Columbia SIPA, Professor of Professional Practice International Economic Law and International Affairs.

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