Kishore Mahbubani
Has the West Lost It?: A Provocation
Has the West Lost It?: A Provocation
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Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 112 pages
Publication date: 04 April 2019
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
The West's two-century reign as the global powerhouse is drawing to a close. A new world order, characterized by China and India as the dominant economies, is emerging. How will the West respond to its declining status as a superpower?
In his timely and thought-provoking polemic, Kishore Mahbubani makes a compelling argument that the West cannot continue to impose its ideology on the world and must refrain from intervening politically and militarily in the affairs of other nations. He examines the West's past follies, such as the humiliation of Russia after the Cold War and the invasion of Iraq following 9/11, which have contributed to the current state of global instability.
However, Mahbubani also emphasizes the importance of Western values such as democracy and reason for achieving future world peace. He advocates for promoting these values through diplomacy rather than force, utilizing multilateral institutions like the United Nations to foster international cooperation. By recognizing its changing status and seeking to influence rather than dominate, Mahbubani believes that the West can continue to play a key geopolitical role.
Kishore Mahbubani is widely regarded as one of the most intelligent, friendly, and persistent critics of the West. In this concise book, he offers some of his trademark analysis and pungent observations, serving as a much-needed wake-up call for the West. It is a call to revive the West and embrace a new era of responsibility and cooperation in the global arena.
In conclusion, the decline of the West as a global superpower presents both challenges and opportunities. By recognizing its changing status and adopting a more diplomatic approach, the West can continue to play a significant role in shaping the world's future. However, it is crucial to avoid past mistakes and to embrace the values that have made the West a force for good in the world. Only through collaboration and mutual respect can the West secure its place in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
Weight: 90g
Dimension: 201 x 144 x 8 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780141986531
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