What will you learn from this book
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End of Western Dominance: Mahbubani argues that the era of Western dominance in global affairs is diminishing, and the world is moving towards a more multipolar order.
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Rise of Asia: He highlights the rapid economic and geopolitical rise of Asia, particularly China and India, and their growing influence on global affairs.
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Global Governance Reform: The book calls for reforming global governance institutions like the United Nations and the World Bank to reflect the changing power dynamics and ensure fair representation for emerging powers.
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Challenges of Globalization: Mahbubani addresses the challenges brought by globalization, including income inequality, cultural clashes, and environmental degradation, and suggests ways to manage them effectively.
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Role of the United States: He discusses the evolving role of the United States in the changing global order and how it needs to adapt its foreign policy to accommodate new global realities.
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Rising Interconnectedness: The book emphasizes the increasing interconnectedness of nations due to technological advancements and how this impacts global cooperation and conflicts.
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Managing Global Challenges: Mahbubani highlights the need for global collaboration in addressing pressing issues such as climate change, terrorism, and pandemics.
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Asian Values and Leadership: He explores the concept of "Asian values" and how they shape governance, leadership styles, and economic policies in the region.
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Cultural Understanding: The book advocates for greater cross-cultural understanding and dialogue to navigate through differences and build cooperation among nations.
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The Need for Global Civility: Mahbubani stresses the importance of diplomacy, mutual respect, and tolerance among nations to maintain global peace and stability in this evolving world order.
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 1586482688 |
| ISBN-13 | 9781586482688 |
| No of pages | 235 |
| Font Size | Medium |
| Book Publisher | Public Affairs |
| Published Date | 01 Mar 2005 |
About Author
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After publishing articles in leading American journals for over two decades, Kishore Mahbubani was described as "an Asian Toynbee, preoccupied with the rise and fall of civilizations" by The Economist. Trained in philosophy in North America and Asia, and well-experienced in real politik as a diplomat on the world stage, Mahbubani has unusual insight into America's ever more troubled relationship with the rest of the world. In Beyond the Age of Innocence Mahbubani reveals to us the America that Asia and the rest of the world see. We are a country that has given hope to billions by creating a society where destiny is not determined at birth. After the Second World War, we created a global order which allowed many nations to flourish.
But when the Cold War ended, America made a terrible mistake. We started behaving like a normal country, ignoring the plight of others, indifferent to the consequences of our decisions on others. America was imprudent in its policy towards two large masses of mankind: the Chinese and Muslim populations. Guantanamo damaged our moral authority, but Abu Ghraib, paradoxically, may have demonstrated the accountability of American institutions. Still, disillusionment with America has spread to all corners.
To allow any lasting gap between America and the world, Mahbubani argues, would be a colossal strategic mistake for America and a huge loss to the world. But there is still time for the US to change course; and in this thoughtprovoking, visionary book, Mahbubani shows us how.