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Every Nation For Itself: Winners And Losers In A G-Zero World (2012)

by Ian Bremmer(Favorite Author)

3.53 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

1591844681 (ISBN13: 9781591844686)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

Portfolio Hardcover

review 1: I enjoyed his wit in presenting a framework for thinking about foreign policy. Somewhat cynical or perhaps more practical in the changes that our country or the globe faces. A good counter point to the myopic optimism of globalization flattening or shrinking the globe. As every country has many opportunities to change the outcome or the dynamics of foreign policy, Ian provides a compelling framework to understand what the possible outcomes could be or to begin to plan for the results,
review 2: What happens when there is no "leader of the free world?" How does the world function if every nation only considers its own best interests? The implications go beyond the potential for wars and terrorism. Who will set the global standards of trade, currency, and ... moreinternational networks? If all countries are out for themselves how do they work together on issues like climate change? The consequences of such a situation are frightening to contemplate but they are also with us on a daily basis. Bremmer does not see G-Zero as permanent. He envisions it as a state that will eventually lead to a crisis point and the creation of a new state. Will it be a state where China and the U.S. join forces or are in conflict? Will another nation or group of nations band together or will nations and regions war against one another? Could we be facing Cold War 2.0, a battle not of weapons but of trade? Like other similar books that are able to aptly convey where we are now but not confidently predict where we will be, Every Nation For Itself leaves us stuck. Hopefully the United States will realize it doesn't always have to save the world but it owes it to is citizens to save itself. In an ideal world, opposing political parties would work together for the greater good. As Bremmer shows, we really don't have much of a choice. less

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