The Power of Crisis: How Three Threats - and Our Response - Will Change the World

Ian Bremmer, a renowned political scientist, examines the past 100 years of global challenges to prepare us for the three great crises of the next decade: global health emergencies, transformative climate change, and the AI revolution. He highlights the need for collaboration among political leaders, business decision-makers, and citizens to address these crises and create a better world. The book offers a roadmap for surviving and thriving in the 21st century, drawing on strategies from the Marshall Plan to the Green New Deal.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 22 June 2023
Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Renowned political scientist Ian Bremmer delves into the lessons learned from the past 100 years, encompassing global challenges such as the pandemic, to offer insights into how we can navigate three significant crises that are poised to unfold over the next decade. In his thought-provoking and ultimately hopeful book, Bremmer explores how domestic and international conflicts leave us ill-equipped to face the impending global health emergencies, transformative climate change, and the AI revolution. The United States, for instance, struggles to reach consensus on significant political issues, and the US and Chinese leaders are engaged in a new Cold War-like dynamic. This lack of preparedness and cooperation threatens to waste valuable opportunities to address the challenges that lie ahead.

In the coming years, humanity will confront viruses that are deadlier and more infectious than COVID-19. Intensifying climate change will force tens of millions of people to flee their homes, necessitating a reimagining of our daily lives. Moreover, the rapid advancements in technology will reshape the geopolitical order, disrupting our livelihoods and destabilizing societies at a pace that surpasses our ability to comprehend and address their implications.

However, there is a glimmer of hope. Some forward-thinking political leaders, business decision-makers, and individual citizens are already working collaboratively to address these crises. The question that remains is whether they will be able to work effectively and swiftly enough to mitigate the consequences and, more importantly, whether we can leverage these crises as an opportunity to innovate and create a better world.

Drawing on a range of strategies, both traditional and innovative, Bremmer provides a roadmap for survival and even prosperity in the 21st century. He offers guidance to governments, corporations, and concerned citizens on how to utilize these challenges as an opportunity for growth and transformation. The Power of Crisis offers a comprehensive perspective on the challenges we face and the potential for positive change that lies within us. It is a must-read for anyone seeking to navigate the complexities of the modern world and build a more resilient and sustainable future.

Weight: 242g
Dimension: 140 x 214 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781982167516