Abstract:
Под каждым абзацем дан его перевод на русский язык, подготовленный Смагуловым Агыбаем Дынкеновичем, Чрезвычайным и Полномочным Послом Республики Казахстан, кандидатом исторических наук.
In A New Foreign Policy: Beyond American Exceptionalism, renowned economist and global policy expert Jeffrey D. Sachs critiques the long-standing tradition of U.S. foreign policy grounded in the notion of “American exceptionalism.” Sachs argues that this belief — that the United States holds a unique and superior role in world affairs — has led to decades of flawed policies, including unnecessary military interventions, disregard for international law, and failure to address global challenges such as climate change, poverty, and inequality.
Sachs calls for a dramatic shift toward a foreign policy based on cooperation, multilateralism, and respect for international norms. He advocates for a new framework focused on sustainable development, peaceful diplomacy, and global partnership rather than unilateralism and militarism. He also emphasizes the importance of the United Nations, international treaties, and global institutions in managing an increasingly interconnected and multipolar world.
The book directly challenges the foreign policy directions of the Trump administration, particularly its “America First” stance, but also critiques the continuity of interventionist approaches in previous administrations. Sachs proposes concrete reforms to reposition the U.S. as a responsible and constructive global actor, aligned with principles of justice, peace, and sustainability.
