Superpower: Three Choices for Americas Role in the World

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A clarion call to America- redefine your place in the world, or the world will define it for you The world's greatest superpower is at a crossroads. No longer defined by its part in WWII and the Cold War struggle, America's role and identity are in flux - and with them, the balance of global power. International foreign policies are often defined by their attitudes to the US, and according to political scientist Ian Bremmer, America is facing three options- become completely independent; be a moneyball that defends its interests wherever threatened; or stay internationally indispensable. As the 2016 elections approach, America must choose the road for its future - and so define a new era for international politics.

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A clarion call * Financial Times *
A sharply-observed, astutely-phrased analysis of the US's painful recent experiences, the confusions of its foreign policy, and the predicament in which it now finds itself ... a valuable and often hugely enjoyable exercise to read * Prospect *
Enlightens ... Bremmer has made an important point: decisions taken now by voters and policymakers have to be guided by where the US wants to be by the middle of this century * The Times *
Unorthodox ... compelling ... creatively organised and critically important: Bremmer challenges Americans to have a difficult but increasingly inescapable conversation about the role they wish their country to play in world affairs, and he objectively gives them the facts and considerations they need to do so intelligently * Times Literary Supplement *
Superpower is an insightful and original piece of work-drawing on Bremmer's remarkable understanding of politics, America, and the world. This is a must read for all those concerned with the twenty-first-century geopolitical landscape * Christine Lagarde, managing director of the International Monetary Fund *
This book provides a clear and incisive way to think about America's role in the world. Should it focus on its interests, its values, or its domestic needs Bremmer offers his own opinions, but more important, he will help you sharpen your own * Walter Isaacson, president and CEO of the Aspen Institute; bestselling author of Steve Jobs and The Innovators *
Bremmer deals with America's role in a world in transition with honesty and sincerity. This is a valuable contribution to an important debate from an experienced and insightful leader * Jeffrey R. Immelt, chairman and CEO of GE *
This brilliant and provocative book is required reading for every presidential candidate in 2016 - and everyone who will cast a vote * Nouriel Roubini, chairman of Roubini Global Economics *
Bremmer has become something of a national treasure. His clarity of thought and presentation make Superpower an exceptionally illuminating read. Whether you're a policymaker, scholar, or voter seeking perspective on our critical choices ahead, Superpower is indispensable * Jon Huntsman, Jr., chairman of the Atlantic Council; former governor of Utah and U.S. ambassador to China *

Author Bio

Ian Bremmer is the president and founder of the Eurasia Group, the leading global political risk research and consulting firm. He created Wall Street's first global political risk index (GPRI) and founded the World Economic Forum's Global Agenda Council on Geopolitical Risk. As global research professor at New York University he focuses on global macro political trends and emerging markets. His books include Every Nation for Itself and The End of the Free Market.