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Record Nr.

UNINA9910806223003321

Autore

Védrine Hubert

Titolo

History strikes back [[electronic resource] ] : how states, nations, and conflicts are shaping the twenty-first century / / Hubert Védrine ; translated by Philip H. Gordon

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Washington, D.C., : Brookings Institution Press, c2008

ISBN

1-282-13124-9

9786612131240

0-8157-0181-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (159 p.)

Disciplina

909.83

Soggetti

Balance of power

International relations

World politics - 21st century

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Translated from the French.

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

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.

Sommario/riassunto

"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.