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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: The United States holds the power of an empire that future presidents must wield with great care.
Chapter 3: Solving financial crises demands more political action than economic policy.
Chapter 4: US policy in the Middle East after September 11th must be overhauled in the coming decade.
Chapter 5: Iran has become the geopolitical center of gravity in the Middle East.
Chapter 6: Turkey will rise to become a challenger to Iran’s domination in the Middle East.
Chapter 7: Pakistan, not Afghanistan, should indeed be the true focus of US foreign policy.
Chapter 8: Russia has returned to the center of the international stage.
Chapter 9: The European Union will become weaker over the coming decade.
Description
The Next Decade (2011) offers us a glimpse into the future, exploring the ways in which the United States’ attempts to maintain its dominant position on the international stage will shape events in countries and regions around the world.
Who Should Listen
Students of history or political science
Anyone interested in a vivid forecast of the future of international politics
Avid readers and news junkies eager for a fresh perspective on foreign affairs
About the Authors
George Friedman is a political scientist and best-selling author whose works include The Next 100 Years and America's Secret War. He is also the founder, CEO and CIO of STRATFOR, a private intelligence and forecasting corporation.