Has the West Lost It?

A Provocation
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Has the West Lost It? by Kishore Mahbubani examines the shifting global influence, questioning whether Western countries are losing their dominance on the world stage. The author explores the rising power of Asia, particularly China and India, and suggests strategies for the West to adapt and thrive in a changing geopolitical landscape. This insightful analysis encourages readers to reconsider Western assumptions and the global distribution of power.
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This insightful book may appeal to you if you are interested in examining the shifting balance of global power and the challenges facing Western leadership in the 21st century. Kishore Mahbubani offers a thought-provoking analysis of geopolitical dynamics from an Asian perspective, which could intrigue anyone fascinated by politics and current affairs.

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Has the West Lost It?

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A powerful challenge to Western hubris from an internationally known opinion-maker.

Kishore Mahbubani's timely polemic argues passionately for the West to cease imposing its ideology on the world and intervening in the affairs of other nations. Mahbubani examines the West's greatest follies of recent times: the humiliation of Russia at the end of the Cold War, which led to the rise of Putin; and the invasion of Iraq after 9/11, which destabilised the Middle East.

For the West to maintain a key international role, Mahbubani warns, it must recognise its changing status and seek to influence rather than dominate. Has the West Lost It? examines the myths and self-delusions of Western power with an outsider's critical eye.

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Kishore Mahbubani's book is regarded as a powerful and thought-provoking analysis, offering a critical examination of Western dominance and its future. Reviewers highlight its urgency and the impactful nature of Mahbubani's arguments, serving as a much-needed wake-up call for the West. The book's brevity and incisiveness are praised for delivering its provocative message effectively, challenging readers to reconsider global power dynamics amidst the rise of Asian nations.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141986531

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 April 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

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

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 91g

Pages: 112

About the Author

Kishore Mahbubani is a Professor in the Practice of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore. He continues to serve on the boards and councils of several institutions in Singapore, Asia, Europe and North America. His articles have appeared in a wide range of journals and newspapers, including the Financial Times, Time, Newsweek and The New York Times. He is also the author of a number of books, including Can Asians Think? More information on his writings can be found on www.mahbubani.net.

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