Warren I. Cohen

About the Author

Warren I. Cohen is a distinguished historian and professor emeritus of history at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, where he taught for over four decades and mentored generations of scholars in international relations and East Asian studies. A leading authority on American diplomacy, Cohen has authored numerous acclaimed works exploring the complexities of U.S. foreign policy, with a particular focus on its evolution in the post-Cold War era. His incisive analyses challenge conventional narratives, highlighting the missteps and missed opportunities that have shaped America's global role. In America's Failing Empire: U.S. Foreign Relations Since the Cold War (America's Recent Past Book 1), Cohen meticulously dissects the decline of U.S. hegemony, drawing on decades of research to argue for a more realistic approach to international engagement. Cohen's contributions extend beyond academia through his roles as a former president of the Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations and his influential commentary in major publications, making him a vital voice in understanding America's place in the world.