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World Order: Reflections on the Character of Nations and the Course of History by [Kissinger, Henry]

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by Henry Kissinger (Author)

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As Henry Kissinger observes in this magisterial book, there has never been a true world order. For most of history, civilizations have defined their own concepts of order, each one envisioning its distinct principles as universally relevant. Now, as international affairs take place on a global basis, these historic concepts of world order are meeting. Every region participates in questions of high policy in every other, often instantaneously - yet there is no consensus among the major actors about the rules and limits guiding this process, or its ultimate destination. The result is mounting tension.

Blending historical insight with prognostication, World Order is a meditation from one of our era's most prominent diplomats on the 21st century's ultimate challenge: how to build a shared international order in a world of divergent historic perspectives, violent conflict, proliferating technology and ideological extremism.

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Publisher: Penguin (September 9, 2014)
Publication Date: September 9, 2014
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Language: English
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Very, very helpful work from Kissinger

ByJupiteron September 24, 2016

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Must read! This work will go far to clear up your confusion about what you are seeing on TV News. Chapter 3 is nothing short of an Enlightenment ... but you need to read the Intro & Chapter 1 to fully benefit from Chapter 3. Kissinger is the NUMBER ONE mind on foreign policy, and this is his current work on the state of the world, how we got to this point, and what may come next. He writes like he speaks ... densely packed, few wasted words. This is a reference quality piece of work and not something to breeze through ... but you will come away from it with much better understanding of civilization, and events now happening in our world. He tells it like it is, whether we want to hear it or not. And that is exactly what I was hoping for. This is one of those rare works that actually provides answers and insights I can use to understand an increasingly complex and seemingly contradictory world ... and to sort through the deception and duplicity of our time.

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The small insights are the most informative.

ByKindle Customeron October 27, 2014

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Overall, a solid effort by one acknowledged to be one of the heavyweights of foreign affairs in the past fifty years. but what is best about the book is the small pieces of information which can be gleaned from it.

it is imperative to a knowledge of the dynamics of Islam to understand the Sunni-Shia division. One could read a detailed work on that division, there are many solid works, but one can understand the basics in about one chapter of this book. if one is still interested, there are many other sources, deeper in content. In the same vein, the author's writings of the emergence of many Islamic players without a history of involvement in world order(s) is also enlightening and, unfortunately, disconcerting. Especially if these new actors become players, and some already are, in the arena of nuclear weapons.

There is a very good compare and contrast of styles of leadership and views of world order by resort to detailed analysis of how three U.S. Presidents viewed these issues: Teddy Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, and FDR. Also, not surprisingly, the author is very complimentary of Nixon's role in world history and formation of order. There can be room for discussion of Nixon's presidency and persona, but only the most rabid disparaged of Nixon can deny his foreign policy acumen, and then hardly legitimately.

Finally, coming from one who readily admits his technology shortcomings, the author does an excellent job of posing the benefits and burdens of the internet age. It can well be argued, and between the lines he does argue, that the internet and tech explosion posits issues, problems and questions not thought through and for many new players in the world order issues, problems and questions they are not equipped to handle, at least for now.

Overall, a solid work by one with the "cred" to be able to demand being heeded about his thoughts on the issues on which he writes.

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A must-read

ByDBon August 24, 2016

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With his characteristic flair and command of political history, Dr. Kissinger has once again authored a book that examines the development of political systems through the lenses of history, economics, and, interestingly enough, psychology. ("Diplomacy" is, in my opinion, another example of this type of narrative.) Despite his often intimidating intellect, Dr. Kissinger has a talent for writing for the scholar and the layman. A genuine interest in the subject matter is a prerequisite for successfully approaching any of his works, but one does not need to have a post-graduate education to appreciate (or to understand) his writing. In "World Order," he outlines the genesis of the modern nation-state and how the Treaty of Westphalia led to the conclusion of regional wars and to the legitimisation of the principle of self-determination. He examines the development of various sociopolitical systems - from the Seventeenth Century through the modern era - and of those nation-states who have adhered to - or, in other cases, deviated from - Westphalian principles. Almost every political system found on the planet throughout history - from the empires of the East to the nascence of the European Union - is described in Dr. Kissinger's signature style. I think that "World Order" is a worthwhile read for anyone remotely interested in history, political science or current events.

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