
Strategic Vision
America and the Crisis of Global Power
Hardcover
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Description
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's global appeal waning, how ominous are the symptoms of America's 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's central role in world affairs?
4. What ought to be a resurgent America's major long-term 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 long-term 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.
Praise For Strategic Vision: America and the Crisis of Global Power…
Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States of America
“Brzezinski’s latest book reflects his talent for unraveling complex historical issues and his strength in advocating long-term solutions for them.”
“The author has given us a powerful and dynamic examination of our history, the current challenges and the probable changes in the economic, political and environmental balance on our plant. He analyzes the current situation in key countries and thereafter presents the issues we are likely to face in 2050 in a world divided between a dominant East and a challenged West. This is an insightful, provocative and stimulating analysis that should be read by all concerned with global stability and growth.” Joseph S. Nye, Jr. Professor at Harvard and author of The Future of Power“Zbigniew Brzezinski combines theoretical acuity with unmatched practical experience to provide a provocative and compelling portrait of the future along with a convincing map to navigate it.” Kirkus Reviews
“[Brzezinski] offers an astute, elegant appraisal of the waning of America’s ‘global appeal’ and the severe consequences of the shifting of power from West to East….Brzezinski provides a powerful cautionary tale….An urgent call for ‘historic renewal’ by one of America’s sharpest minds.”
Michiko Kakutani, New York Times“…provocative… a clear-eyed, sharp-tongued assessment of this hinge moment in time, when the world’s center of gravity is shifting “from the West to the East.” David Ignatius, Washington Post“…a bracing discussion of what a revival of U.S. power would actually require over the next few decades…” Foreign Affairs“In this crisp and stimulating book, Brzezinski speculates on the dangers that could result from the decline of the United States and oªers his prescriptions to restore American leadership in a changing world.” The Diplomat (Asia)“Zbigniew Brzezinski… has written another important book.” e-International Relations, International Politics website“Brzezinski presents a masterfully written…vision for the future of geopolitics and America’s role in the world.” Midwest Book Review“Any political studies holding should have this!” Today’s Zaman (Turkey)“[Brzezinski] puts forth a strong vision in his 200-page book. Politicians like German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy should read it.” Kirkus Reviews“[Brzezinski] offers an astute, elegant appraisal of the waning of America’s ‘global appeal’ and the severe consequences of the shifting of power from West to East….Brzezinski provides a powerful cautionary tale….An urgent call for ‘historic renewal’ by one of America’s sharpest minds.”
Daily Beast“The central message of Strategic Vision is how much more ghastly it will be on all fronts if America cannot urgently mobilize a national will for renewal.” Michigan War Studies Review“This short book, crammed with facts and acute analysis well presents Zbigniew Brzezinski's considered ‘strategic vision’ of the future world and the changed but still vital leadership role of the United States.” The New Republic“When it comes to offering a vision to guide American foreign policy, Zbigniew Brzezinski’s latest book, unlike so much other literature of this type, refuses to lament or exaggerate the alleged decline in American power and influence…. [A] welcome antidote to the dreary school of ‘declinism’ now dominating much of the foreign-policy conversation.” Midwest Book Review, May 2012“Strategic Vision is a powerful documentation of the steps that must be taken to ensure continued American success.” Spiked Review of Books (online)“[R]igorous and insightful analysis …. [Brzezinski’s] realpolitik approach… is actually refreshing in today’s age of flippant air-bombing humanitarianism.”
Polish American Journal
“Once again, Brzezinski gives the reader thoughtful insight on the state of global affairs and America's place in the world. He provides a wakeup call to international affairs and their effect on this country.”
Basic Books (AZ), 9780465029549, 208pp.
Publication Date: January 24, 2012