The World
A Brief Introduction
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"A superb introduction to the world and global issues. Richard Haass has written something that is brief, readable, and yet comprehensive-marked throughout by his trademark intelligence and common sense." -Fareed...
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The New York Times Bestseller"A superb introduction to the world and global issues. Richard Haass has written something that is brief, readable, and yet comprehensive-marked throughout by his trademark intelligence and common sense." -Fareed Zakaria
An invaluable primer from Richard Haass, president of the Council on Foreign Relations, that will help anyone, expert and non-expert alike, navigate a time in which many of our biggest challenges come from the world beyond our borders.
We live in a global era, in which what happens thousands of miles away often affects our lives. Although the United States is bordered by two oceans, those oceans are not moats. And the so-called Vegas rule-what happens there stays there-does not apply. Globalization can be both good and bad, but it is not something that individuals or countries can opt out of. The choice we face is how to respond.
The World focuses on history, what makes each region of the world tick, the many challenges globalization presents, and the most influential countries, events, and ideas, to provide readers with the background they need to make sense of this complicated and interconnected world.
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From the Thirty Years' War to the Outbreak of World War I (1618-1914)The modern international system has its roots in seventeenth-century Europe. This continent was the center of the world because it had harnessed new technologies that proved critical to producing goods and crops and to transportation, publishing, and fighting wars. As is often the case, transition was marked by conflict.
The critical event was the Thirty Years' War, a war that began in 1618, contained both political and religious dimensions, and was fought both within and across borders by many of the major European powers of the era. Until then Europe was made up of a patchwork quilt of empires and small kingdoms. Religious and political authorities regularly confronted one another over territory and power. Borders were not respected; wars and lower-level forms of meddling were commonplace.
When the dust settled, countries emerged as an alternative to empires and principalities. Empires were often ruled from afar, which did not engender loyalty in citizens, and their large size made them inefficient to govern. Small principalities, in contrast, lacked the scale needed to compete for foreign markets or pool the resources necessary to wage war effectively. People proved more willing to devote themselves to governments they saw as their own. The emergence of a world composed of independent countries that respected one another's independence turned out to be a major innovation, one that introduced a greater degree of stability and peace but also created a capacity to make war on a level never before seen.
The Treaty of Westphalia, which ended the Thirty Years' War in 1648, codified this new understanding. The treaty in many ways established the modern international system, one dominated by countries and the principle of sovereignty. The concept of sovereignty had three basic dimensions. First, countries should accept
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the borders of other countries and not use force in an attempt to change them. Second, countries should not interfere in events inside other countries. Third, governments should have a free hand to do as they please within their own borders. These three notions may not seem to amount to all that much, but they represented a major step forward, one that if honored would have dramatically reduced the instability and violence that had become relatively commonplace in the world.
European nations, however, often violated the sovereignty of their neighbors, which explains, in part, why the history of this continent has been so violent and destructive. The Treaty of Westphalia did, however, introduce a period of relative peace. Europe did not descend into another major war or, to be more precise, a series of wars until the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte, the brilliant, ambitious French general turned politician turned emperor. He came to power following a revolution in France that-like most revolutions-ended in excess and disorder. After a number of military victories that gave him control of much of Europe, Napoleon became overextended, electing to fight too many foes on too many fronts, and was finally defeated by a coalition that included Austria, Prussia, Russia, and the United Kingdom. The victors and the vanquished (minus Napoleon) came together in Vienna in 1814 and 1815 and created a settlement designed to prevent France from threatening its neighbors and to make it more difficult for revolutionary movements to overthrow the unelected governments of the day. The Congress of Vienna also made the wise choice of integrating a defeated France into the new order rather than penalizing and ostracizing it and potentially sowing the seeds of a France that would one day rise and try to overthrow the order.
The Congress of Vienna produced what became known as the Concert of Europe, a name that suggests the diplomatic equivalent of an orchestra of musicians p
European nations, however, often violated the sovereignty of their neighbors, which explains, in part, why the history of this continent has been so violent and destructive. The Treaty of Westphalia did, however, introduce a period of relative peace. Europe did not descend into another major war or, to be more precise, a series of wars until the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte, the brilliant, ambitious French general turned politician turned emperor. He came to power following a revolution in France that-like most revolutions-ended in excess and disorder. After a number of military victories that gave him control of much of Europe, Napoleon became overextended, electing to fight too many foes on too many fronts, and was finally defeated by a coalition that included Austria, Prussia, Russia, and the United Kingdom. The victors and the vanquished (minus Napoleon) came together in Vienna in 1814 and 1815 and created a settlement designed to prevent France from threatening its neighbors and to make it more difficult for revolutionary movements to overthrow the unelected governments of the day. The Congress of Vienna also made the wise choice of integrating a defeated France into the new order rather than penalizing and ostracizing it and potentially sowing the seeds of a France that would one day rise and try to overthrow the order.
The Congress of Vienna produced what became known as the Concert of Europe, a name that suggests the diplomatic equivalent of an orchestra of musicians p
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Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „The World “
CONTENTSPREFACE xv
PART I: THE ESSENTIAL HISTORY 1
From the Thirty Years' War to the Outbreak of World War I (1618-1914) 5
From World War I Through World War II (1914-1945) 14
The Cold War (1945-1989) 29
The Post- Cold War Era (1989-Present) 43
PART II: REGIONS OF THE WORLD 59
Europe 67
East Asia and the Pacific 82
South Asia 97
The Middle East 111
Africa 131
The Americas 143
PART III: THE GLOBAL ERA 155
Globalization 159
Terrorism and Counterterrorism 166
Nuclear Proliferation 173
Climate Change 183
Migration 193
The Internet, Cyberspace, and Cybersecurity 201
Global Health 208
Trade and Investment 215
Currency and Monetary Policy 230
Development 240
PART IV: ORDER AND DISORDER 251
Sovereignty, Self-Determination, and Balance of Power 257
Alliances and Coalitions 264
International Society 270
War Between Countries 280
Internal Instability and War Within Countries 288
The Liberal World Order 296
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 305
WHERE TO GO FOR MORE 309
NOTES 315
INDEX 371
Autoren-Porträt von Richard Haass
Dr. Richard Haass is president of the non-partisan Council on Foreign Relations. An experienced diplomat and policymaker, he served as the senior Middle East advisor to President George H.W. Bush and as Director of the Policy Planning Staff under Secretary of State Colin Powell. A recipient of the Presidential Citizens Medal, the State Department's Distinguished Honor Award, and the Tipperary International Peace Award, he is also the author or editor of fourteen other books, including A World in Disarray.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Richard Haass
- 2021, 400 Seiten, Maße: 13,1 x 20,1 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: PENGUIN BOOKS
- ISBN-10: 0399562419
- ISBN-13: 9780399562419
- Erscheinungsdatum: 15.05.2021
Sprache:
Englisch
Pressezitat
This book is a superb introduction to the world and global issues. Richard Haass has been able to write something that is brief, readable and yet comprehensive marked throughout by his trademark intelligence and common sense. Fareed ZakariaA clear and concise account of the history, diplomacy, economics, and societal forces that have molded the modern global system. Foreign Affairs
Condensing so much complexity into a lucid 400 pages is no small accomplishment. The New York Times
This is the book that explains how the world really works, how it is changing, and why it matters. Just what every citizen and student needs to read. Madeleine Albright
This terrific work delivers completely on its promise to provide readers with a basic understanding of the world. It is hard to imagine anyone more suited for this ambitious task than Richard Haass. His narrative flair, depth of experience, and wide-ranging knowledge sparkle on every page. Doris Kearns Goodwin
Richard Haass has just reinvented the primer something for everyone to read this summer. High school students, undergrads, grads in all disciplines and a few people in the nation s capital will benefit. Rachel Kyte, Dean, The Fletcher School, Tufts University
An essential book just what the world needs now to put things in perspective. Ray Dalio
Richard Haass explains the world to us in a thoughtful, comprehensive and accessible way. At a time when our world is changing faster than ever and becoming more interconnected and complex it has never been more important to be globally literate. Our future depends on it. Arne Duncan
A comprehensive analysis of our world a valuable guide for every alert citizen as well as for scholars and students of international affairs. New York Journal of Books
We are all being bombarded by strong views designed to conjure up
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emotion over sound judgement, which makes it very grounding to have The World. It is a great read for anyone who wants to have a sound background before deciding to retweet the latest crazy article making the rounds! Kal Penn
This is a great book that every high school and college student, as well as teachers and parents, should read. An indispensable resource to educate global citizens. Professor Fernando M. Reimers, Harvard Graduate School of Education
The World explains important concepts clearly and fairly and offers an excellent overview of global affairs . . . Those who read and even study The World will be educated, stimulated and challenged. They will become better global citizens. Washington Diplomat
One core premise of this necessary book is that the three great scourges of our time COVID-19, nuclear weaponry and climate change cannot be resolved without a global outlook. Dr. Richard Haass, author of The World and 14 other books, is here to teach us. This book is aimed at a wide, inclusive audience. Haass style is fulsome yet facile. He guides us on a rich, region-by-region world tour. The most fascinating feature of each treatment is looking ahead his fearless, in some cases, provocative analysis of what he feels is in store for a given corner of the globe. Providence Journal
This is a great book that every high school and college student, as well as teachers and parents, should read. An indispensable resource to educate global citizens. Professor Fernando M. Reimers, Harvard Graduate School of Education
The World explains important concepts clearly and fairly and offers an excellent overview of global affairs . . . Those who read and even study The World will be educated, stimulated and challenged. They will become better global citizens. Washington Diplomat
One core premise of this necessary book is that the three great scourges of our time COVID-19, nuclear weaponry and climate change cannot be resolved without a global outlook. Dr. Richard Haass, author of The World and 14 other books, is here to teach us. This book is aimed at a wide, inclusive audience. Haass style is fulsome yet facile. He guides us on a rich, region-by-region world tour. The most fascinating feature of each treatment is looking ahead his fearless, in some cases, provocative analysis of what he feels is in store for a given corner of the globe. Providence Journal
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