C. Dale Walton

Geopolitics and the Great Powers in the 21st Century (eBook, PDF)

Multipolarity and the Revolution in Strategic Perspective

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Produktbeschreibung

This book argues that in the twenty-first century Eastern Eurasia will replace Europe as the theatre of decision in international affairs, and that this new geographic and cultural context will have a strong influence on the future of world affairs.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 160
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. Juni 2007
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781134244553
• Artikelnr.: 42981256

Autorenporträt

C. Dale Walton

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction: New Powers and Old Politics Mackinder and the Cold War. The
Death of the Columbian Epoch. The Post-Columbian Epoch. The Center of the
Action. The Revolution in Strategic Perspective. The Argument Part 1:
Geopolitics in an Uncertain World: The Case for Classical Geopolitics An
Unearned Infamy: The Reputation of Classical Geopolitics. Geopolitics as
Counsel. The Usefulness of Classical Geopolitics. The Enduring Relevance of
Geography. A Twenty-First Century Geopolitics. The Post-Columbian Epoch.
Conclusion: Capturing the New Epoch Part 2: The Geography of Universal
Empire - The Geopolitics of the Columbian Epoch Seeing One World, Whole.
Strategic Culture and Geography. Strategic Learning and the Post-Columbian
Epoch. The Stakes: Why the Politics of Eastern Eurasia are of Global
Importance. Conclusion Part 3: The Grand Casino Reopens: Multi-Polarity and
International Politics The Short Half-Life of Unipolarity. The Character of
Multipolarity. Beyond Bipolarity: The Balancing of China. The American
Factor Nightmare: The Possibility of a Great Power Axis. Great and Small
Power Interactions. Conclusion Part 4: Leviathan Slimming: Guarding
American Interests in a Multipolar Environment The Second American RMA. The
Danger of Resting on Laurels. Rogues and Suckers: The Challenges of
Preeminence. Leaving the Beltway: Moving Beyond Multipolarity. Comparing
Nineteenth-Century Britain and the Twenty-First Century United States.
Conclusion Part 5: Strategizing Without a License: The Non-State Challenge
to World Order The Islamist Threat in Context. Rise of the Lilliputians.
The Great Powers and the Terrorists. Conclusion Part 6: Strategy 2.0: Great
Power Competition in an Era of Technological Revolution Faster, Cheaper,
Better: The Technological Explosion. The RSP and the Next Revolution in
Military Affairs. A Thought Experiment: The Military Application of
Artificial Intelligence to Airpower. The Case for Technological Exuberance.
Conclusion. Geopolitics and the Revolution in Strategic Perspective