This book is featured in the united states navys reading program. From this unremarkable claim springs a lively, readable thesis on how the success or failure. The accidental superpower navy general library program. His contrarian thrust is a smart parry to forecasts of washingtons dwindling relevance in international affairs. The book, the accidental superpower by peter zeihan, effectively uses geography and analytics to explain how the world has been shaped and is evolving. In 2014s the accidental superpower, geopolitical strategist peter zeihan made the case that geographic, demographic, and energy trends were unravelling the global system. One benefit of superpowers is their ability to operat. In the bestselling tradition of the world is flat and the next 100 years, the accidental superpower will be a much discussed, contrarian, and eyeopening assessment of american power in the accidental superpower, international strategist peter zeihan examines how geography, combined with demography and energy independence, will pave the way for one of the great turning points in history. As i have gotten older, i love to learn more and more. Near the end of the second world war, the united states made a bold strategic gambit that rewired the international.
Zeihan provides the most comprehensive overview of world topography and demographics ive. The current book i am reading is not just good but rather mind altering as to how i. The next generation of american preeminence and the coming global disorder. The accidental superpower audiobook, written by peter. He brings a refreshingly novel and thoughtprovoking approach to understanding the rise of a u. The next generation of american preeminence and the coming global disorder i will start with zeihans method and professional bias, and then move to his observations. Near the end of the second world war, the united states made a bold strategic gambit that rewired the international system. The wilsonbarton think tank, a partnership between barton college, the wilson.
I wonder how much the nuclear scare will make europe look the other way if russia actually do go for baltic state and poland. Dec 15, 2014 from the book the accidental superpower. In the bestselling tradition of the world is flat and the next 100 years, the accidental superpower. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Peter zeihan begins the accidental superpower by declaring that he has always loved maps. The next generation of american preeminence and the coming global disaster by zeihan, peter isbn. The next generation of american preeminence and the coming global disorder the accidental superpower by peter zeihan.
In the absent superpower peter zeihan, geopolitical strategist, speaker and author, picks up where he left off in the accidental superpower. In the accidental superpower, peter zeihan deftly deploys his knowledge of demography and geography to show why americas growing energy independence will nurture its global dominance for the next quarter century. Zeihan provides the most comprehensive overview of world topography and demographics ive seen in a modern book on world evolution. The accidental superpower las vegasclark county library. Mar 05, 2015 geography paints both rosy and grim picture of the world as a graduate student in the late 80s i was learning about new geography using a cuttingedge technology called gis. The accidental superpower by peter zeihan morgan and disalvo. Chapter 1 the world we think we know written by peter zeihan. The accidental superpower audiobook peter zeihan audible. And in these 422 pages, published in january 2017, the author revs the engine to higher rpms, slams into first gear, and screeches out onto the track. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and. The accidental superpower audiobook listen instantly. The accidental superpower quotes showing 17 of 7 american involvement in the persian gulf has not been in order to secure energy supplies for the united states, but instead to supply energy for its energystarved bretton woods partners in europe and asia.
Nov 04, 2014 geopolitics, the influence of geography on nations, made the united states great and will keep it there, writes the author of this ingenious, optimistic overview of americas superpower status. In the early twentieth century, theories of geopoliticswhich takes geography to be a central factor in international politicsentered a golden age. I urge you to read peter zeihans the accidental superpower. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Peter zeihan has lived in the world of international affairs throughout his fifteenyear career. The accidental superpower by peter zeihan book summary youtube.
Peter zeihans the accidental superpower begins with geography, pointing out that the united states is the worlds largest consumer market for a reason. Reviewed by laina farhatholzman peter zeihan launched his own firm. Jun 12, 2018 in this video you will learn the 7 key ideas from the the accidental superpower by geopolitical strategist, peter zeihan. Zeihan takes the story a step further in the absent superpower, mapping out the threats and opportunities as the world descends into disorder. The author, peter zeihan, uses regional histories, geographic topographies, demographic trends, and economic data to make predictions about the conditions of specific countries between 2015 and 2030. Jan 29, 2015 the accidental superpower is one of the most interesting books i have read dealing with geopolitics in a long time and even if it turns out entirely wrong provides plenty of food for thought. The current book i am reading is not just good but rather mind altering as to how i see our worlds past and future. Zeihan on geopolitics, in 2012, after working for 12. I recommend this book for anyone interested in geopolitics or the way in which geography and population has shaped history and the forms and identities of.
The next generation of american preeminence and the coming global disorder by peter zeihan preface about the author. The accidental superpower superpower is a surprisingly interesting and powerful analysis about the geopolitical state of the world. Demographic shifts are turning everything we know about the global economy on its ear, while shale energy is undoing decades of dependencies. In the accidental superpower, peter zeihan characterizes. Considering the inability of the mexican government to patrol, much less control, its borderland, there is some truth to american concerns. In the bestselling tradition of the world is flat and the next 100 years, the accidental superpower will be a much discussed, contrarian, and eyeopening assessment of american power near the end of the second world war, the united states made a bold strategic gambit that rewired the international system. The accidental superpower also explores shale oil and its surprising key role in americas move toward energy independence and how it will shape and is. I have been a longtime lurker in this thread and i was wondering if people were familiar with the author peter zeihan and if his worksbooks are worth purchasing. Zeihan links many current geopolitical events to geography, demographics and the 1944 bretton woods settlement which to me is one of the clearest examples of american. Its easy to focus on the technology aspects of gis and forget the reason for our tradecraft.
The accidental superpower by peter zeihan morgan and. Listen to the accidental superpower the next generation of american preeminence and the coming global disorder by mr. America in retreat vs the accidental superpower by john k. Is america in decline, or an unparalleled leader on the world stage. The accidental superpower audiobook by peter zeihan. The next generation of american preeminence and the coming global disorder by peter zeihan. In the accidental superpower, peter zeihan characterizes bretton woods as a bribe to build an antisoviet alliance. The accidental superpower audiobook, by peter zeihan. I picked up peter zeihans the accidental superpower because i thought the title was interesting. The accidental superpower the next generation of american preeminence and the coming global disorder by peter zeihan. Empires were abolished and replaced by a global arrangement enforced by the u. Zeihan is an american geographer, who used to be a chief researcher at stratfor, the geopolitical analysis firm.
Actually, the creation process has been going on for a few thousand years now. Read the accidental superpower the next generation of american preeminence and the coming global disorder by mr. I actually expected a dry dissertation on geopolitics. If you like 1 month unlimited audiobook listening 12. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The next generation of american preeminence and the coming global disorder audiobook by peter zeihan. He didnt even mention the war like number of population loss by alcoholism. Kugler america in retreat by bret stephens, explains how the u. In the bestselling tradition of the world is flat and the next 100 years, the accidental superpower will be a much discussed, contrarian, and eyeopening assessment of american power near the end of the second world war, the united states made a bold strategic gambit that. The next generation of american preeminence and the coming global disorder americans think of the border with mexico as wild, untamed, lawless a drug. In the accidental superpower, international strategist peter zeihan examines how geography, combined with demography and energy independence, will pave. Listen to power of awareness by neville goddard at. Nov 04, 2014 in the bestselling tradition of the world is flat and the next 100 years, the accidental superpower will be a much discussed, contrarian, and eyeopening assessment of american power.
Nov 04, 2014 the wall street journal in the accidental superpower, peter zeihan has explored a contemporary version of napoleons dictum that the power of countries derives from their geography. In the accidental superpower, international strategist peter zeihan examines how the hard rules of geography are eroding the american commitment to free trade. The great foreign policy initiative unleashed by the obama administration, the one that is supposed to earn our new president a place on mount rushmore, is a resolution of the israelipalestinian question. Zeihan, founder of zeihan on geopolitics, adds that america hit the jackpot, geopolitically speaking, inheriting the best lands in the world for. Plus, youll get an additional audiobook per month after trial. In this video you will learn the 7 key ideas from the the accidental superpower by geopolitical strategist, peter zeihan. Peter zeihan presentations the accidental superpower. Fearlessly intelligent, disarmingly playful, the accidental is a joycean tourdeforce of literary improvisation that explores the nature of truth, the role of chance, and the. Start your free blinkist trial to get unlimited access to key ideas from the accidental superpower and over 3,000 other nonfiction titles. Listen to power of awareness audiobook by neville goddard. The accidental superpower by peter zeihan as i have gotten older, i love to learn more and more. Feb 23, 2016 in the accidental superpower, international strategist peter zeihan examines how the hard rules of geography are eroding the american commitment to free trade. He will discuss the ways that the united states physical and natural resources ensure its strength in a period of international turmoil.
Today, the united states has a stronghold as the global superpower, but the world is changing at a historically unprecedented rate. When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your my library section along with the. The accidental superpower a contrarian assessment of american power. With bitesize text and audio, its easier than ever to find the right ideas to transform your life. The accidental superpower also explores shale oil and its surprising key role in americas move toward energy independence and how it will shape and is already shaping american life for the next 50 years. It is a dissertation on geopolitics but it is anything but dry. I did not expect it to be as excellent a book as it is. Americas prospects are promising indeed the washington post. The next generation of american preeminence and the coming global disorder zeihan, mr. Fearlessly intelligent, disarmingly playful, the accidental is a joycean tourdeforce of literary improvisation that explores the nature of truth, the role of chance, and the transformative power of storytelling.
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