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The Return Of Great Power Rivalry: Democracy Versus Autocracy From The Ancient World To The U.S. And China
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The United States Of America Has Been The Most Powerful Country In The World For Over Seventy Years, But Recently The U.S. National Security Strategy Declared That The Return Of Great Power Competition With Russia And China Is The Greatest Threat To U.S. National Security. Further, Many Analysts Predict That America'S Autocratic Rivals Will Have At Least Some Success In Disruptingand, In The Longer Term, Possibly Even Displacingu.S. Global Leadership.Brilliant And Engagingly Written, The Return Of Great Power Rivalry Argues That This Conventional Wisdom Is Wrong. Drawing On An Extraordinary Range Of Historical Evidence And The Works Of Figures Like Herodotus, Machiavelli, And Montesquieu And Combining It With Cuttingedge Social Science Research, Matthew Kroenig Advances The Riveting Argument That Democracies Tend To Excel In Great Power Rivalries. He Contends That Democracies Actually Have Unique Economic, Diplomatic, And Military Advantages In Longrun Geopolitical Competitions. He Considers Autocratic Advantages As Well, But Shows That These Are More Than Outweighed By Their Vulnerabilities.Kroenig Then Shows These Arguments Through The Seven Most Important Cases Of Democraticversusautocratic Rivalries Throughout History, From The Ancient World To The Cold War. Finally, He Analyzes The New Era Of Great Power Rivalry Among The United States, Russia, And China Through The Lens Of The Democratic Advantage Argument. By Advancing A Hardpower Argument For Democracy, Kroenig Demonstrates That Despite Its Many Problems, The U.S. Is Better Positioned To Maintain A Global Leadership Role Than Either Russia Or China.A Vitally Important Book For Anyone Concerned About The Future Of Global Geopolitics, The Return Of Great Power Rivalry Provides Both An Innovative Way Of Thinking About Power In International Politics And An Optimistic Assessment Of The Future Of American Global Leadership.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main argument of 'The Return of Great Power Rivalry'? A: The book argues that democracies have unique advantages in great power rivalries, challenging the view that autocratic regimes are better positioned for success.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Matthew Kroenig, a scholar and expert in international relations.
- Q: What historical evidence does the book draw upon? A: The book utilizes a wide range of historical evidence, referencing figures such as Herodotus, Machiavelli, and Montesquieu.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 304 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'The Return of Great Power Rivalry' published? A: The book was published on March 27, 2020.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book is categorized under 'Democracy'.
- Q: Is this book suitable for understanding current geopolitical issues? A: Yes, it provides insights into the dynamics of U.S., Russia, and China relations in the context of global power competition.
- Q: Does the author provide a positive perspective on American global leadership? A: Yes, Kroenig presents an optimistic view of America's position in maintaining global leadership despite challenges.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of democracy, autocracy, power dynamics, and historical case studies of international rivalries.