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War on Peace: The End of Diplomacy and the Decline of American Influence

Ronan Farrow
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War on Peace: The End of Diplomacy and the Decline of American Influence

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018

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Ronan Farrow

War on Peace: The End of Diplomacy and the Decline of American Influence

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

392

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 2010s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

War on Peace: The End of Diplomacy and the Decline of American Influence by Ronan Farrow explores the diminishing role of diplomatic efforts in U.S. foreign policy, highlighting how military and intelligence agencies increasingly overshadow diplomacy. Farrow investigates the personal and systemic impacts on diplomats and international relations, focusing on the consequences of sidelined peace efforts in global affairs.

Informative

Challenging

Dark

Reviews & Readership

4.4

9,678 ratings

83%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Ronan Farrow's War on Peace offers a compelling analysis of U.S. diplomacy's decline, praised for in-depth reporting and insightful interviews. Critics note its strong narrative but criticize uneven pacing and lack of solutions. Overall, it provides a valuable, if occasionally dense, perspective on foreign policy challenges.

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Who Should Read War on Peace: The End of Diplomacy and the Decline of American Influence?

Readers interested in War on Peace likely enjoy geopolitical analysis and international relations. Fans of Duty by Robert M. Gates or The World: A Brief Introduction by Richard Haass will appreciate Ronan Farrow's critique of U.S. diplomacy and its global implications.

4.4

9,678 ratings

83%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

392

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 2010s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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