Richard N. Haass

Richard N. Haass is an American diplomat and author who has served as the president of the Council on Foreign Relations since 2003. He is a prominent voice in international relations, offering insights on U.S. foreign policy and global affairs. Haass has written extensively on the challenges of diplomacy and the complexities of modern geopolitical conflicts. He has emphasized the importance of understanding local contexts in international negotiations, warning against the dangers of excluding affected populations from decision-making processes, particularly in crises like those in Ukraine and Gaza.