David Rothkopf is visiting professor at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs and visiting scholar at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. His latest book is The Great Questions of Tomorrow. He has been a longtime contributor to Foreign Policy and was CEO and editor of the FP Group from 2012 to May 2017.
CONCORD, NH - NOVEMBER 09: Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on stage during a rally after filing paperwork for the New Hampshire primary at the State House on November 9, 2015 in Concord, New Hampshire. Each candidate must file paperwork to be on the New Hampshire primary ballot, which will be held February 9, 2016. (Photo by Scott Eisen/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, : US National Security Advisor Sandy Berger speaks to reporters in the press briefing room of the White House 18 September in Washington, DC. Berger, commenting on US President Bill Clinton's leadership abilities in the wake of the Monica Lewinsky scandal, told reporters that the President is not distracted by the proceedings. AFP PHOTO Joyce NALTCHAYAN (Photo credit should read JOYCE NALTCHAYAN/AFP/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 16: Business mogul Donald Trump gives a speech as he announces his candidacy for the U.S. presidency at Trump Tower on June 16, 2015 in New York City. Trump is the 12th Republican who has announced running for the White House. (Photo by Christopher Gregory/Getty Images)
