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Hard New World: Our Post-American Future by Hugh White
Hard New World: Our Post-American Future; Quarterly Essay 98 by Hugh White
Generally speaking Americans no longer want to bear the economic costs of being the world’s policeman, believing their security is not at risk, protected by two oceans.
The world of a singular global superpower will be replaced by a multi-power world — Russia, China, along with the U.S. What does it mean for Ukraine? For Taiwan? Above all, for Australia? White is one of Australia’s foremost national security strategists. Agree with him or not, this provocative essay will force you to think.
— Ray