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Easternisation

War and Peace in the Asian Century
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Easternisation by Gideon Rachman explores the shifting balance of global power from the West to the East. The book discusses how Asian countries like China and India are rising economically and politically, challenging Western dominance. It provides insights into international relations and the implications of this transformation on global affairs.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in understanding the shifting balance of global power towards Asia, particularly focusing on the rise of China and India. It offers insightful analysis on how these changes influence international politics, economics and culture, presenting a thought-provoking view of the modern world's transformation.

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'A masterly account...the best survey of global affairs I have read for some time' Sunday Times

WITH A NEW PREFACE BY THE AUTHOR

The West’s domination of world politics is coming to a close.

The West's domination of world politics is coming to a close. The flow of wealth and power is turning from West to East and a new era of global instability has begun.

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The West's domination of world politics is coming to a close. The flow of wealth and power is turning from West to East and a new era of global instability has begun.

'A masterly account...the best survey of global affairs I have read for some time' Sunday Times

WITH A NEW PREFACE BY THE AUTHOR

The West's domination of world politics is coming to a close. The flow of wealth and power is turning from West to East and a new era of global instability has begun.

Easternisation is the defining trend of our age - the growing wealth of Asian nations is transforming the international balance of power. This shift to the East is shaping the lives of people all over the world, the fate of nations and the great questions of war and peace.

A troubled but rising China is now challenging America's supremacy, and the ambitions of other Asian powers - including Japan, North Korea, India and Pakistan - have the potential to shake the whole world. Meanwhile, the West is struggling with economic malaise and political populism, the Arab world is in turmoil and Russia longs to reclaim its status as a great power.

We are at a turning point in history - but Easternisation has many decades to run. Gideon Rachman offers a road map to the turbulent process that will define the international politics of the twenty-first century.

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Easternisation by Gideon Rachman is widely praised for its insightful analysis of the shifting global power dynamics towards the East, particularly focusing on Asia's rising influence. Noted for its clear writing and rich anecdotes, the book is described as an essential guide for understanding current and future geopolitical landscapes. Critics commend Rachman’s access to global leaders and his comprehensive perspective, making it a must-read for those interested in international relations.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784700744

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 September 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 213g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Gideon Rachman is the chief foreign affairs columnist for the Financial Times. In 2016 he won the Orwell Prize for Journalism and was named Commentator of the Year at the European Press Prize awards. Previously he worked for The Economist for fifteen years, serving as a foreign correspondent in Washington, Bangkok and Brussels.

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