The author of the book "The Next 100 Years" now focuses his geopolitical forecasting acumen on the next decade and the imminent events and challenges that will test America and the world, specifically addressing the skills that will be required by the decade's leaders. From Islam's decline to China's financial crisis, he offers a number of scenarios and predictions
"The World at 2000 provides a broad-ranging assessment of the key trends in international relations at the turn of the century and charts a realistic and cautiously optimistic course for engaging with them." -- Jacket
Serves as an atlas of current affairs that reflects developments in political geography and international relations. This seventh edition includes thematic maps. It is useful for exploring the concept of geopolitics and the crucial relationships between geography and world politics.
The contributors to this volume share an assumption that history repeats itself. The book places the events of the past few years in broad historical context, examining how the political, military and economic arrangements of the past are reflected in current events.
These essays examine Africa's changing position in international relations. The book highlights the increasing pressure on Africa to react to issues of international importance, such as economic reform, human rights, environmental degradation, AIDS, refugees and democratization.
Seven chapters and picture essays describe conditions and situations contributing to the beginning of World War II