Recent trends and developments – from the wars in Gaza and Ukraine to the US-China competition – may well herald a fundamental global geopolitical reckoning. The specter of a sustained clash between the West and its rivals – especially China, Russia, and the Islamic world – looms large. The crises, conflicts, and wars that are currently raging highlight just how profoundly the geopolitical landscape has changed in recent years, as great-power rivalries have again become central to international relations. With the wars in Gaza and Ukraine exacerbating global divisions, an even more profound geopolitical reconfiguration – including a shift to a new world order – may well be in the works. [59980c96]
Source: Project Syndicate
Encyclopedia Geopolitica recommends a list of books for analysts, students, and global affairs-watchers to better understand geopolitical developments and their future consequences. The list includes books on espionage, intelligence, conflict in the Middle East, Russia's hybrid warfare, global economics, the evolution of states, drone warfare, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, astropolitics, the Russo-Ukrainian war, Russian military tactics, domestic politics in Russia and Turkey, cyberweapons, societal instability, China's economy, microchips, and more. The reading list aims to provide insights into various geopolitical issues and help readers navigate the complex world of international relations.
Former CIBC World Markets chief economist Jeff Rubin has published a book titled 'A Map of the New Normal: How Inflation, War, and Sanctions Will Change Your World Forever'. The book explores the impact of COVID-19 and geopolitical events on the global world order. Rubin discusses how economic sanctions have become a primary battleground, with countries like Russia and China aligning themselves with America's adversaries. He warns that the West is in danger of being left behind as emerging economies like China, Russia, India, Brazil, and South Africa gain economic power. Rubin also highlights the shift from offshoring to 'friend-shoring', where countries trade with their allies instead of their enemies. He uses the example of Apple's reliance on China for manufacturing and the potential consequences if that supply chain were disrupted. The book provides a glimpse into the future and urges readers to pay attention to the changing world order.
The book 'Geopolitical Conflicts: A Quest to Understand the Struggle of Influence' by Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer is a collection of articles that analyze global geopolitics and international relations. It covers major powers like the U.S., China, Russia, and regional players such as Pakistan, India, Iran, and Saudi Arabia. The book aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of geopolitical conflicts unfolding worldwide and offers insights into the causes, developments, and implications of these conflicts. It discusses topics such as the AUKUS alliance's aim to counter China's influence, the evolving relationship between Pakistan and Russia, China's foreign policy towards Pakistan and India, the shifting nature of U.S. foreign policy, the complex relationship between China and Russia in Central Asia, the strategic importance of Gwadar port in Pakistan, the relationship between Arab Gulf states and the U.S., the balance of power between Iran and the Arab world, recent diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran, the ongoing military tension between China and India, the growing influence of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), investment opportunities in Central Asia, China's foreign policy strategies, the geopolitical realities faced by major powers, the impact of hybrid geopolitics on global conflicts, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Tajikistan's development, human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir, Hindu nationalism in India, the U.S. strategy towards Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, the potential flashpoint between China and the U.S. over Taiwan, the reconciliation between Iran and Saudi Arabia, China's increasing role in the Persian Gulf, Pakistan's position in the changing geopolitical landscape, and the interconnectedness of global and regional geopolitics. The book concludes by offering recommendations for policymakers on navigating the evolving geopolitical landscape. [663061cc]