History strikes back : how states, nations, and conflicts are shaping the twenty-first century /

"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 globalizati...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Védrine, Hubert
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, [2008]
Subjects:
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
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.
Item Description:Includes index.
Translated from the French.
Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xii, 143 pages )
ISBN:9780815701811
0815701810