The New Cold War: The US, Russia and China - From Kosovo to Ukraine

The US's alienation of Russia and China in the 1990s led to the Cold War restarting, with disastrous implications. Vladimir Putin's rise and imperialist reinvention, along with Xi Jinping's ascendancy and autocratic tendencies, led to the invasion of Ukraine and mounting tensions over Taiwan and trade. This book addresses these questions and offers a more peaceful world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 14 February 2023
Publisher: The Westbourne Press

The Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 sparked fears of a new Cold War, as argued by Gilbert Achcar in his timely new study. According to Achcar, the Cold War has been ongoing since the turn of the century, with the US seeking to solidify its position as the last remaining superpower in the 1990s by alienating Russia and China. This strategy led to the resurgence of old tensions and the outbreak of the Ukrainian crisis, with Vladimir Putin's rise and imperialist reinvention culminating in the invasion of Ukraine. Similarly, Xi Jinping's ascendancy and increasingly autocratic tendencies have raised concerns about tensions over Taiwan and trade. The question remains whether this was inevitable or if there are opportunities for a more peaceful world. This essential book by Achcar addresses these questions and provides insights into the complex dynamics of international relations in the twenty-first century.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 sparked fears of a new Cold War, as argued by Gilbert Achcar in his timely new study. According to Achcar, the Cold War has been ongoing since the turn of the century, with the US seeking to solidify its position as the last remaining superpower in the 1990s by alienating Russia and China. This strategy led to the resurgence of old tensions and the outbreak of the Ukrainian crisis, with Vladimir Putin's rise and imperialist reinvention culminating in the invasion of Ukraine. Similarly, Xi Jinping's ascendancy and increasingly autocratic tendencies have raised concerns about tensions over Taiwan and trade. The question remains whether this was inevitable or if there are opportunities for a more peaceful world. This essential book by Achcar addresses these questions and provides insights into the complex dynamics of international relations in the twenty-first century.

Weight: 360g
Dimension: 134 x 214 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781908906533