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The Taming of Scarcity and the Problems of Plenty: Rethinking International Relations and American Grand Strategy in a New Era
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In this Adelphi book, Francis J. Gavin argues that the institutions, practices, theories and policies that helped explain and largely tamed scarcity by generating massive prosperity, and which were sometimes used to justify punishing conquest, are often unsuitable for addressing the problems of plenty. Successful grand strategy in this new age of abundance requires new thinking. New conceptual lenses, innovative policies and processes, and transformed institutions will be essential for confronting and solving the problems of plenty, without undermining the expanding efforts against scarcity.
https://www.routledge.com/The-Taming-of-Scarcity-and-the-Problems-of-Plenty-Rethinking-International-Relations-and-American-Grand-Strategy-in-a-New-Era/Gavin/p/book/9781032805573
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In War in Ukraine, Hal Brands brings together an all-star cast of analysts to assess the conflict's origins, course, and implications and to offer their appraisals of one of the most geopolitically consequential crises of the early twenty-first century. Essays cover topics including the twists and turns of the war itself, the successes and failures of US strategy, the impact of sanctions, the future of Russia and its partnership with China, and more.
https://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/53897/war-ukraine
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https://www.amazon.com/Twilight-Struggle-Teaches-Great-Power-Rivalry/dp/0300250789
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The "Failure of the Post-Cold War Order" event, organized by the Henry A. Kissinger Center for Global Affairs at Johns Hopkins SAIS and the University of Mainz, brought together experts and scholars to examine the causes and consequences of the Post-Cold War Order's failure. Through panel discussions and presentations, participants explored alternative approaches and lessons for present and future international politics. The event featured insightful sessions, including discussions on Western institutions, Russia's role, European aspirations, the Asian perspective, and the United States' unipolar moment. The conference aimed to shed light on the history of the Post-Cold War Order and to offer valuable insights for navigating international affairs in the future.
https://mht.uni-mainz.de/the-failure-of-the-post-cold-war-global-order/
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The Henry A. Kissinger Center for Global Affairs and Dr. Hal Brands celebrated the momentous launch of the New Makers of Modern Strategy; this impactful event, held at The Dupont Circle Hotel in Washington, D.C., gathered renowned experts from the world of international strategy for a day filled with stimulating discussions and fresh insights. From panels like "Foundations and Founders," that explored the historical journey of strategy and its origins, "Strategy in a Multipolar World," that dove into the complexities and challenges of strategy in our increasingly diverse global political landscape, and "Strategy in an Age of Global War," that offered a deep dive into strategy formulation during global conflicts, the day was packed with insights and rich conversation.
This event marks the beginning of an exciting journey into the strategic world of the "New Makers of Modern Strategy."
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https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691204383/the-new-makers-of-modern-strategy
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