Skip to main content
Access provided by

Richard Haass

Richard Haass

Writing for PS since 2000
170 commentaries
1 videos & podcasts

Richard Haass, President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations and a senior counselor at Centerview Partners, previously served as Director of Policy Planning for the US State Department (2001-03), and was President George W. Bush's special envoy to Northern Ireland and Coordinator for the Future of Afghanistan. He is the author of The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens (Penguin Press, 2023) and the weekly Substack newsletter Home & Away.

Sort by: Show:
  1. The Other Proliferation
    haass170_JUNG YEON-JEAFP via Getty Images_nuclear JUNG YEON-JE/AFP via Getty Images

    The Other Proliferation

    Aug 26, 2024 Richard Haass warns that countries’ efforts to enlarge their nuclear arsenals may encourage others to build their own.

  2. Will the Democrats Win After Biden’s Withdrawal?
    haass169_Brandon BellGetty Images_harris Brandon Bell/Getty Images

    Will the Democrats Win After Biden’s Withdrawal?

    Jul 22, 2024 Richard Haass explains how the new Democratic nominee could get out from under the shadow of an unpopular president.

  3. After Biden’s Debate Performance, the World Should Prepare for Trump
    haass168_ Andrew HarnikGetty Images_debate Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

    After Biden’s Debate Performance, the World Should Prepare for Trump

    Jul 1, 2024 Richard Haass thinks the US president’s evident physical and mental infirmities have already turned him into a lame duck.

  4. Defining Success in Ukraine
    haass167_ANATOLII STEPANOVAFP via Getty Images_ukrainesoldiers Anatolii Stepanov/AFP via Getty Images

    Defining Success in Ukraine

    May 15, 2024 Richard Haass calls for a shift to a defensive posture and efforts to bring about a long-term ceasefire.

  5. America’s Year of Living Dangerously
    haass166_ROBERTO SCHMIDTAFP via Getty Images_UScapitoljanuary6 Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images

    America’s Year of Living Dangerously

    Mar 25, 2024 Richard Haass highlights what's at stake for the US and the world in November's Biden-Trump rematch.

Follow Richard Haass

Never miss a commentary by Richard Haass

  1. almubarak2_Leisa TylerLightRocket via Getty Images_kwazulu natal Leisa Tyler/LightRocket via Getty Images
    0

    Financing Nature

    Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak & Bogolo Kenewendo propose ways to unlock more public and private capital for investments in preserving and restoring the planet.
  2. galbraith36_STRNurPhoto via Getty Images_krugman STR/NurPhoto via Getty Images
    0

    Inflation Shamanism

    James K. Galbraith

    Following the US Federal Reserve's decision to cut its policy rate by 50 basis points, mainstream economists are heaping praise on the central bank for supposedly reining in inflation while also maintaining growth and high employment levels. Yet the data clearly show that monetary policy has been mostly a non-factor.

     marvels at the Federal Reserve's ability to win praise for positive outcomes it did not cause.
  3. bildt127_ROMAN PILIPEYAFP via Getty Images_ukrainewar Roman Pilipey/AFP via Getty Images
    0

    Where Is the War in Ukraine Heading?

    Carl Bildt argues that while neither side can attain victory, peace remains plausible if certain conditions are met.
  4. rodrik212_Stephen MaturenGetty Images_biden Stephen Maturen/Getty Images
    0

    What Kind of Industrial Policy Works?

    After a decades-long love affair with laissez-faire policies, many governments – notably in developed countries – are increasingly seeking to shape their economies through tariffs, subsidies, public procurement, and more. But not all industrial policies are created equal, and understanding their nuances and limitations is critical to their success.

  5. 0

    The Big Picture

    PS editors
  6. jyu3_ADEK BERRYAFP via Getty Images_cpc ADEK BERRY/AFP via Getty Images
    0

    How China Is Preparing for America’s Next President

    Yu Jie assesses Chinese efforts to prevent deteriorating bilateral relations from hindering economic growth.
  7. haldar7_Kent Nishimura Los Angeles Times via Getty Images_abortion rights Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images
    0

    Abortion and Reproductive Rights Are Economic Issues

    Laura Tyson

    Too often, the press and voters treat abortion, and reproductive rights more broadly, as well as other “family” issues – like child tax credits, paid family leave policies and affordable childcare – as somehow different from economic issues. But they are not.

     shows why abortion, childcare, and parental leave are not merely “family” issues.
  8. davila3_ David McNewGetty Images_maritime shipping David McNew/Getty Images
    0

    Put a Price on Shipping Emissions

    Shania Scotland calls on small island countries to back a proposed levy on maritime greenhouse-gas emissions.
  9. patten169_EVARISTO SAAFP via Getty Images_twitter EVARISTO SA/AFP via Getty Images
    0

    The New Threat to Free Speech

    Chris Patten highlights governments’ struggle to manage online extremism while upholding a fundamental right.

Edit Newsletter Preferences

Set up Notification

To receive email updates regarding this {entity_type}, please enter your email below.

If you are not already registered, this will create a PS account for you. You should receive an activation email shortly.