History strikes back

VĂ©drine, Hubert.

History strikes back how states, nations, and conflicts are shaping the twenty-first century / [electronic resource] : Hubert VĂ©drine ; translated by Philip H. Gordon. - Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, c2008. - xii, 143 p. ; 23 cm.

Translated from the French. Includes index.

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.

"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.


Electronic reproduction.
Palo Alto, Calif. :
ebrary,
2009.
Available via World Wide Web.
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Balance of power.
International relations.
World politics--21st century.


Electronic books.

JZ1313 / .V4313 2008eb

909.83

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