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Author Védrine, Hubert.

Title History strikes back : how states, nations, and conflicts are shaping the twenty-first century / Hubert Védrine ; translated by Philip H. Gordon
Published Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, [2008]
©2008

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Description xii, 143 pages ; 23 cm
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
Notes Translated from the French
Includes index
Subject Balance of power.
International relations.
World politics -- 21st century.
LC no. 2008037978
ISBN 9780815789840 (cloth : alk. paper)
081578984X (cloth : alk. paper)
Other Titles Continuer l'histoire. English