First published 2011
George Friedman turns his geopolitical analysis toward the coming ten years of global upheaval. The creator of the bestselling The Next 100 Years examines the massive shifts ahead as Islamic wars wind down, terrorism becomes routine, and China hits its breaking point. Financial crises will give way to labor shortages while the new century takes form. Friedman uses Machiavelli's The Prince as his framework, focusing on world leaders who must navigate this complex strategic landscape. He places the American president at the center of his analysis, dissecting the difficult choices these leaders will face and the skills they will need. The book examines what makes an effective president during extraordinary challenges and scrutinizes how world leaders will reach their decisions. Friedman reveals the consequences these choices will create for everyone.
Genres: history, american, political-science, politics, non-fiction, 21st-century, current-affairs, academic
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: informed-decision-making
Period: The Next Decade
243 pages · Hardcover · Doubleday