In the aftermath of the terrorist attack on September 11, one question has been on everyone's mind: How did this happen? This book seeks to answer this question in all its critical aspects - the motives and actions of the terrorists, the status of the US military, the context of the Middle East, bioterrorism, airport security, diplomatic pressures - and to provide readers with perspective, information, and sound interpretation.

The U.S. vs. al Qaeda brings together the very best of more than three decades of Foreign Affairs coverage on al Qaeda, Osama bin Laden, and the broader terrorist threat. This collection includes groundbreaking articles by established experts such as Bernard Lewis, Fouad Ajami, and Ahmed Rashid, as well as newer voices, including Brynjar Lia and William McCants. A rich documents section supplements the Foreign Affairs essays with major speeches by Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, private correspondence between bin Laden and his deputies, and pivotal U.S. legislation. The book also...

Drawn from the archives of "Foreign Affairs, " this collection traces, in real time, the great intellectual debates that defined the 20th century and are molding the 21st. Also featuring new essays, this intellectual narrative explains how and why modern politics look the way they do and what the future holds.

Bringing together a broad range of important articles from "Foreign Affairs" and ForeignAffairs.com, "Iran and the Bomb" tells the story of the Islamic Republic of Iran's quest for nuclear weapons and the outside world's struggle to respond.
The arguments presented span every significant position on the political spectrum, and the authors include world-renowned experts from several disciplines, backgrounds, and countries, including Jahangir Amuzegar, Ronen Bergman, Ehud Eiran, Richard Haass, Michael Ledeen, James Lindsay, Colin Kahl, Matthew Kroenig, Suzanne Maloney, Mohsen Milani, Scott...

It's probably fair to say that most practitioners and general readers find little of interest or value in most contemporary academic work in the social sciences, and that most social scientists are either unconcerned by such attitudes or attribute them to the failings of the consumers, not the producers. However, we here at Foreign Affairs-responsible for running a forum for policymakers, scholars, and general readers alike-believe strongly that intellectual rigor, practical relevance, and accessible presentation are not mutually exclusive. We believe, in fact, that when done right, they are...

2013 has been a great year for Foreign Affairs, and we're delighted to bring some its highlights to you in this special collection. We've pulled together ten of our top print pieces and ten Web-only ones to give you a sample of the full range of content we offer. You'll find everything from diplomacy and national security to economics to science and technology to culture, all done with our signature combination of expertise and accessibility. Inside, you'll find "Generation Kill," an interview with retired U.S. General Stanley McChrystal, in which he explains just how he revolutionized...

No issue on the foreign policy agenda is more controversial than how to deal with Iran's nuclear program, and Foreign Affairs continues to dominate the debate.
This special collection, Iran and the Bomb 2: A New Hope, pulls together a broad range of pieces that illuminate Iran's turn toward negotiations, the pros and cons of the interim agreement, and the geopolitical and psychological intricacies of the crucial U.S.-Iranian-Israeli triangle. The authors include world-renowned experts from several disciplines and professional backgrounds, and their arguments span every significant...

"Crisis in Ukraine" sets the intellectual stage for understanding the turmoil in eastern Europe, what is really at stake, and what will come next.
The arguments presented span the ideological spectrum, and the authors include a range of leading experts from several disciplines and countries, including Yuliya Tymoshenko, Alexander Motyl, Orlando Figes, Kathryn Stoner, Daniel Treisman, Brian Taylor, Kathleen McNamara, and more.
Released as policymakers in Washington and other capitals debate how to handle Ukraine, this book contains everything needed for readers to develop informed...