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History strikes back : how states, nations, and conflicts are shaping the twenty-first century / Hubert Vedrine ; translated by Philip H. Gordon.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Védrine, Hubert.
- Standardized Title:
- Continuer l'histoire. English
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Balance of power.
- International relations.
- World politics--21st century.
- World politics.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (159 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, c2008.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- "Offers an overview of world politics since the fall of the Berlin Wall. Takes issue with the belief that states are unnecessary and globalization and free markets will make a better world. Promotes a 'smart Realpolitik' to guide West relations with emerging powers, manage globalization, and deal with environmental challenges"--Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- Foreword / Madeleine Albright
- The West in disarray
- How to build a better world
- A Europe that knows what it is and what it wants
- France in a globalized world
- Conclusion: from unrealpolitik to smart realpolitik
- Index.
- Notes:
- Translated from the French.
- Includes index.
- ISBN:
- 9786612131240
- 9781282131248
- 1282131249
- 9780815701811
- 0815701810
- OCLC:
- 567901431
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