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The Eurasian Century

Hot Wars, Cold Wars, and the Making of the Modern World

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**An urgent and incisive new framework for understanding the origins—and stakes—of global conflict with China, Russia, and Iran."Essential reading for the public and policymakers alike.…Hal is the gold standard by which others should be judged." —Time, Time100 Next list**We often think of the modern era as the age of American power. In reality, we’re living in a long, violent Eurasian century. ... Read more

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**An urgent and incisive new framework for understanding the origins—and stakes—of global conflict with China, Russia, and Iran."Essential reading for the public and policymakers alike.…Hal is the gold standard by which others should be judged." —Time, Time100 Next list**We often think of the modern era as the age of American power. In reality, we’re living in a long, violent Eurasian century.
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Danger Zone

The Coming Conflict with China

by Michael Beckley, Hal Brands ...

A provocative and urgent analysis of the U.S.–China rivalry.It has become conventional wisdom that America and China are running a “superpower marathon” that may last a century. Yet Hal Brands and Michael Beckley pose a counterintuitive question: What if the sharpest phase of that competition is more like a decade-long sprint?The Sino-American contest is driven by clashing geopolitical interests ... Read more

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A provocative and urgent analysis of the U.S.–China rivalry.It has become conventional wisdom that America and China are running a “superpower marathon” that may last a century. Yet Hal Brands and Michael Beckley pose a counterintuitive question: What if the sharpest phase of that competition is more like a decade-long sprint?The Sino-American contest is driven by clashing geopolitical interests
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The Eurasian Century

Hot Wars, Cold Wars, and the Making of the Modern Century

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We often think of the modern era as the age of American power. In reality, we're living in a long, violent Eurasian century. That giant, resource-rich landmass possesses the bulk of the global population, industrial might, and potential military power. Eurasia is a strategic prize without equal—which is why the world has been roiled, reshaped, and nearly destroyed by clashes over the ... Read more

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We often think of the modern era as the age of American power. In reality, we're living in a long, violent Eurasian century. That giant, resource-rich landmass possesses the bulk of the global population, industrial might, and potential military power. Eurasia is a strategic prize without equal—which is why the world has been roiled, reshaped, and nearly destroyed by clashes over the
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The Landscape of Power

Geography and the Rise and Fall of Nations

by Hal Brands ...

A vital exploration of international conflict and world affairs, through the lens of a timeless force: geography.The world is a battleground again. Across continents and oceans, the great-power peace that followed the Cold War is over: Russia threatens to expand; America’s global leadership is in question; China exercises its soaring ambitions on land and sea. The Landscape of Power shows that ... Read more

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A vital exploration of international conflict and world affairs, through the lens of a timeless force: geography.The world is a battleground again. Across continents and oceans, the great-power peace that followed the Cold War is over: Russia threatens to expand; America’s global leadership is in question; China exercises its soaring ambitions on land and sea. The Landscape of Power shows that
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What Good Is Grand Strategy?

Power and Purpose in American Statecraft from Harry S. Truman to George W. Bush

by Hal Brands ...

This is a solid piece of scholarship that should be of great value in modern American history classes, foreign policy surveys, and course work in international relations.— Brooks Flippen â•H-Net ReviewsGrand strategy is one of the most widely used and abused concepts in the foreign policy lexicon. In this important book, Hal Brands explains why grand strategy is a concept that is so alluring—and ... Read more

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This is a solid piece of scholarship that should be of great value in modern American history classes, foreign policy surveys, and course work in international relations.— Brooks Flippen â•H-Net ReviewsGrand strategy is one of the most widely used and abused concepts in the foreign policy lexicon. In this important book, Hal Brands explains why grand strategy is a concept that is so alluring—and
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Latin America’s Cold War

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For Latin America, the Cold War was anything but cold. Nor was it the so-called “long peace” afforded the world’s superpowers by their nuclear standoff. In this book, the first to take an international perspective on the postwar decades in the region, Hal Brands sets out to explain what exactly happened in Latin America during the Cold War, and why it was so traumatic.Tracing the tumultuous course ... Read more

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For Latin America, the Cold War was anything but cold. Nor was it the so-called “long peace” afforded the world’s superpowers by their nuclear standoff. In this book, the first to take an international perspective on the postwar decades in the region, Hal Brands sets out to explain what exactly happened in Latin America during the Cold War, and why it was so traumatic.Tracing the tumultuous course
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The Lessons of Tragedy

Statecraft and World Order

by Hal Brands, Charles Edel ...

A "brilliant" examination of American complacency and how it puts the nation's—and the world's—security at risk ( The Wall Street Journal).The ancient Greeks hard-wired a tragic sensibility into their culture. By looking disaster squarely in the face, by understanding just how badly things could spiral out of control, they sought to create a communal sense of responsibility and courage—to spur ... Read more

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A "brilliant" examination of American complacency and how it puts the nation's—and the world's—security at risk ( The Wall Street Journal).The ancient Greeks hard-wired a tragic sensibility into their culture. By looking disaster squarely in the face, by understanding just how badly things could spiral out of control, they sought to create a communal sense of responsibility and courage—to spur
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The Twilight Struggle

What the Cold War Teaches Us about Great-Power Rivalry Today

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A leading historian's guide to great-power competition, as told through America's successes and failures in the Cold War"If you want to know how America can win today's rivalries with Russia and China, read this book about how it triumphed in another twilight struggle: the Cold War."— Stephen J. Hadley, national security adviser to President George W. BushThe United States is entering an era of ... Read more

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A leading historian's guide to great-power competition, as told through America's successes and failures in the Cold War"If you want to know how America can win today's rivalries with Russia and China, read this book about how it triumphed in another twilight struggle: the Cold War."— Stephen J. Hadley, national security adviser to President George W. BushThe United States is entering an era of
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Danger Zone

The Coming Conflict with China

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8 hours 26 min

It has become conventional wisdom that America and China are running a "superpower marathon." Yet Hal Brands and Michael Beckley pose a counterintuitive question: What if the sharpest phase of that competition is more like a decade-long sprint?The Sino-American contest is driven by clashing geopolitical interests and a stark ideological dispute over whether authoritarianism or democracy will ... Read more

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It has become conventional wisdom that America and China are running a "superpower marathon." Yet Hal Brands and Michael Beckley pose a counterintuitive question: What if the sharpest phase of that competition is more like a decade-long sprint?The Sino-American contest is driven by clashing geopolitical interests and a stark ideological dispute over whether authoritarianism or democracy will
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War in Ukraine

Conflict, Strategy, and the Return of a Fractured World

Edited by Hal Brands ...

The war in Ukraine has altered the course of global history. These authors explore how.When Vladimir Putin's forces sought to conquer Ukraine in February 2022, they did more than threaten the survival of a vulnerable democracy. The invasion unleashed a crisis that has changed the course of world affairs. This conflict has reshaped alliances, deepened global cleavages, and caused economic ... Read more

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The war in Ukraine has altered the course of global history. These authors explore how.When Vladimir Putin's forces sought to conquer Ukraine in February 2022, they did more than threaten the survival of a vulnerable democracy. The invasion unleashed a crisis that has changed the course of world affairs. This conflict has reshaped alliances, deepened global cleavages, and caused economic
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American Grand Strategy in the Age of Trump

by Hal Brands ...

Looking beyond the headlines to address the enduring grand strategic questions facing the United States today. American foreign policy is in a state of upheaval. The rise of Donald Trump and his "America First" platform have created more uncertainty about America's role in the world than at any time in recent decades. From the South China Sea, to the Middle East, to the Baltics and Eastern Europe, ... Read more

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Looking beyond the headlines to address the enduring grand strategic questions facing the United States today. American foreign policy is in a state of upheaval. The rise of Donald Trump and his "America First" platform have created more uncertainty about America's role in the world than at any time in recent decades. From the South China Sea, to the Middle East, to the Baltics and Eastern Europe,
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Crime, Violence, and the Crisis in Guatemala

A Case Study in the Erosion of the State

by Hal Brands ...

In numerous Latin American countries, organized crime and violence are corroding governance and imperiling democratic legitimacy. This phenomenon is most severe in Guatemala, which is currently experiencing a full-blown crisis of the democratic state.An unholy trinity of criminal elements—international drug traffickers, domestically based organized crime syndicates, and youth gangs—have ... Read more

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In numerous Latin American countries, organized crime and violence are corroding governance and imperiling democratic legitimacy. This phenomenon is most severe in Guatemala, which is currently experiencing a full-blown crisis of the democratic state.An unholy trinity of criminal elements—international drug traffickers, domestically based organized crime syndicates, and youth gangs—have
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