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Strategic Vision: America and the Crisis of Global Power,Used
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By 1991, following the disintegration first of the Soviet bloc and then of the Soviet Union itself, the United States was left standing tall as the only global superpower. Not only the 20th but even the 21st century seemed destined to be the American centuries. But that superoptimism did not last long. During the last decade of the 20th century and the first decade of the 21st century, the stock market bubble and the costly foreign unilateralism of the younger Bush presidency, as well as the financial catastrophe of 2008 jolted America and much of the West into a sudden recognition of its systemic vulnerability to unregulated greed. Moreover, the East was demonstrating a surprising capacity for economic growth and technological innovation. That prompted new anxiety about the future, including even about America? status as the leading world power. This book is a response to a challenge. It argues that without an America that is economically vital, socially appealing, responsibly powerful, and capable of sustaining an intelligent foreign engagement, the geopolitical prospects for the West could become increasingly grave. The ongoing changes in the distribution of global power and mounting global strife make it all the more essential that America does not retreat into an ignorant garrisonstate mentality or wallow in cultural hedonism but rather becomes more strategically deliberate and historically enlightened in its global engagement with the new East. This book seeks to answer four major questions:1. What are the implications of the changing distribution of global power from West to East, and how is it being affected by the new reality of a politically awakened humanity?2. Why is America? global appeal waning, how ominous are the symptoms of America? domestic and international decline, and how did America waste the unique global opportunity offered by the peaceful end of the Cold War?3. What would be the likely geopolitical consequences if America did decline by 2025, and could China then assume America? central role in world affairs?4. What ought to be a resurgent America? major longterm geopolitical goals in order to shape a more vital and larger West and to engage cooperatively the emerging and dynamic new East?America, Brzezinski argues, must define and pursue a comprehensive and longterm a geopolitical vision, a vision that is responsive to the challenges of the changing historical context. This book seeks to provide the strategic blueprint for that vision.
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- Q: How should I read this book? A: You can read this book at your own pace, as it is suitable for anyone interested in diplomacy and global power dynamics. It is particularly relevant for students and professionals in political science.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for younger readers? A: This book is generally intended for adult readers. It discusses complex geopolitical topics that may not be suitable for younger audiences.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Zbigniew Brzezinski. He was a prominent political scientist and served as the National Security Advisor under President Jimmy Carter.
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- Q: How does this book compare to others in its genre? A: This book offers a unique perspective on America's role in global power dynamics, making it distinct from other books in the diplomacy genre. It combines historical analysis with strategic foresight.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this book is suitable for academic study. It provides valuable insights and analyses that can support research in international relations and political science.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: The book explores themes of global power distribution, America's geopolitical strategy, and the implications of rising powers in the East. It addresses critical questions about the future of global engagement.
- Q: What audience would benefit from reading this book? A: This book is beneficial for policymakers, students of international relations, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of global power dynamics.
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