Nov 13, 2008
Kurt Campbell and James Steinberg talked about their book Difficult Transitions: Foreign Policy Troubles at the Outset of Presidential Power (Brookings Institution Press; November 1, 2008). In the book the authors show how factors such as campaign promises, personnel issues, and a president's developing relationship with Congress all .. Read More
Kurt Campbell and James Steinberg talked about their book Difficult Transitions: Foreign Policy Troubles at the Outset of Presidential Power (Brookings Institution Press; November 1, 2008). In the book the authors show how factors such as campaign promises, personnel issues, and a president's developing relationship with Congress all present serious challenges to early establishment of effective foreign policy. Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright made opening remarks.