This book argues that in the twenty-first century Eastern Eurasia
will replace Europe as the theatre of decision in international
affairs, and that this new geographic and cultural context will
have a strong influence on the future of world affairs.
For half a millennium, the great powers have practised what
might be called 'world politics', yet during that time Europe, and
small portions of the Near East and North Africa strategically
vital to Europe, were the 'centres of gravity' in international
politics. This book argues that the 'unipolar moment' of the
post-Cold War era will not be replaced by a US-China 'Cold War',
but rather by a long period of multipolarity in the twenty-first
century. Examining the policy goals and possible military-political
strategies of several powers, this study explains how Washington
may play a key role in eastern Eurasian affairs if it can learn to
operate in a very different political context. Dale Walton also
considers the rapid pace of technological change and how it will
impact on great power politics. Considering India, China, the US,
Russia, Japan, and other countries as part of a multipolar system,
he addresses the central questions that will drive US policy in the
coming decades.
Geopolitics and the Great Powers in the 21st Century will be of
interest to students of international security, military history,
geopolitics, and international relations.
General
Imprint: |
Routledge
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Geopolitical Theory |
Release date: |
June 2007 |
First published: |
July 2007 |
Authors: |
C. Dale Walton
|
Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
160 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-415-35853-8 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Politics & government >
General
Promotions
|
LSN: |
0-415-35853-1 |
Barcode: |
9780415358538 |
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!