Let's make this birthday one to remember.

73 years old (Born on July 28, 1951)

Happy Birthday, Richard N. Haass! Diplomat extraordinaire, policy planner supreme, and the only person who can make international relations sound like a Netflix thriller. From navigating Northern Ireland peace talks to steering the Council on Foreign Relations since 2003—your diplomatic finesse is legendary.

Whether you're calmly dissecting global crises or tweeting wisdom that makes diplomats chuckle (and occasionally sweat), your insights remain timelessly sharp. Here's hoping your birthday negotiations go smoothly: may all cake slices be evenly distributed without conflict!

Cheers to another year of diplomacy done right—and remember, age is just another foreign policy challenge you've already mastered!