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Grand Strategy in 10 Words

A Guide to Great Power Politics in the 21st Century
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Grand Strategy in 10 Words offers a clear and engaging introduction to the concept of grand strategy in the context of renewed great power rivalry. Sven Biscop identifies ten key terms essential for analysing the strategic choices of the United States, China, Russia, and the European Union today. The book outlines practical steps towards a less confrontational global order, emphasising how these strategic decisions will shape world politics throughout the 21st century.
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Ideal for students, scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in international relations and global strategic affairs.

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This book introduces ten key terms for analysing grand strategy and shows how the world's great powers the United States, China, Russia and the European Union (EU) shape their strategic decisions today and shows how the choices made will determine the course of world politics in the first half of the 21st century.

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In a world that has returned to great power rivalry, understanding the grand strategy of these powers is crucial. Grand Strategy in 10 Words introduces ten key terms for analysing grand strategy and shows how the world's great powers – the United States, China, Russia, and the European Union (EU) – shape their strategic decisions today.

Outlining the steps needed for a less confrontational grand strategy and a more peaceful and stable world order, this lively and accessible introduction shows how the choices made in each of these ten areas will determine the course of world politics in the first half of the 21st century.

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Praised by experts such as Beatrice Heuser and General Sir Rupert Smith, this work is recognised for its clear analysis and valuable advice for both practitioners and scholars. Barry R. Posen highlights the book's elegant combination of theory, history, and current policy. While some conclusions are debated, the book is widely regarded as stimulating and accessible.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529217513

Publisher: Bristol University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 June 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bristol University Press

Illustration: Not illustrated

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 262

About the Author

Sven Biscop is Director of the Europe in the World Programme at the EgmontRoyal Institute for International Relations in Brussels and Professor at Ghent University. He is an Honorary Fellow of the European Security and Defence College (ESDC), and an Officer in the Order of the Crown of the Kingdom of Belgium.

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