Bloomberg Surveillance Single Best Idea with Tom Keene: Wendy Schiller & Richard Haass
Jan 9, 2025
Explore the fascinating musical tributes and significant speakers at a key presidential funeral. Delve into the U.S. political landscape post-Kennedy's assassination, including the Vietnam War's influence and the rise of social movements. Discover the past achievements in foreign policy, highlighting the balance between idealism and realism, and how those historical decisions shape today's global relations. The analysis offers rich insights into both the political turmoil and the social change of late 20th century America.
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Carter's Political Strategy
- Jimmy Carter recognized a political opportunity amidst national disillusionment.
- He aimed to merge Southern Democratic strength with a new vision for America.
Haass's Early Pentagon Days
- Richard Haass's early career involved working at the Pentagon after graduating from Oberlin and Oxford.
- He began with a seemingly mundane task of opening mail.
Carter's Foreign Policy Approach
- Jimmy Carter's foreign policy blended idealism and realism.
- He prioritized human rights while also pursuing arms control and normalizing relations with China.