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

By: Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Original language: French Publication details: Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, c2008.Description: xii, 143 p. ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9780815789840 (cloth : alk. paper)
  • 081578984X (cloth : alk. paper)
Uniform titles:
  • Continuer l'histoire. English
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 909.83 22
LOC classification:
  • JZ1313 .V4313 2008
Online resources:
Contents:
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.
Summary: "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.
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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.

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