History strikes back
Subtitle: how states, nations, and conflicts are shaping the twenty-first century
By: Hubert Védrine ; translated by Philip H. Gordon ; foreword by Madeleine Albright.
Publisher: Brookings Institution Press
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 143
ISBN-13: 9780815789840
Subjects: Balance of power; International relations; World politics -- 21st century
Work titles: Continuer l'histoire.
Description: "Offers an overview of world politics since the fall of the Berlin Wall. Takes issue with the belief that states are unnecessary and globalization and free markets will make a better world. Promotes a 'smart Realpolitik' to guide West relations with emerging powers, manage globalization, and deal with environmental challenges"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Translated from the French.

Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Foreword / Madeleine Albright; title: The West in disarray; title: How to build a better world; title: A Europe that knows what it is and what it wants; title: France in a globalized world; title: Conclusion: from unrealpolitik to smart realpolitik; title: Index.