
Us vs. Them
The Failure of Globalism
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Willis Sparks
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Ian Bremmer
From Ian Bremmer, the acclaimed Time columnist, Eurasia Group president, and expert consultant on global risk, comes a definitive guide to navigating the dangers of the age of populism.
From Brexit in the UK, to Donald Trump in the US, to extremist parties in Europe and the developing world, populism has dominated recent headlines. What explains this rise of leaders who stoke nationalist anger in their countries, from Le Pen to Erdogan? How long will the populist wave last? Who will be the winners and losers in this climate, and how can we defend the values of democracy, free trade, and international cooperation?
No one is better suited to explore these questions than Ian Bremmer, who has built his career on assessing global risk for his clients, and explaining complex political dynamics in accessible terms in publications such as Time. He explains the social, economic, and technological forces fueling this new wave of populism and why we're witnessing a rejection of the democratic, global cosmopolitan trends of the late 20th century.
Bremmer argues that, much like climate change, the rise of populism around the world is inevitable, likely to spread wider and worsen over the coming decade. But despite this bleak assessment, he also sees a light at the end of the tunnel. This audiobook offers a guide to navigating the shifting political landscape and weathering the populist storm.
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Critic reviews
“The best book yet on the waves Donald Trump rode to power. Ian Bremmer is right that rage and scorn are not plans. He provides good practical ideas for what can be done.” (Lawrence Summers, professor at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government and former director or the National Economic Council)
“My favorite thinker on geopolitics offers a masterful analysis of why globalism crashed and populism has soared. This book won’t just help you predict the future of nations; it will play a role in shaping that future.” (Adam Grant, author of Give and Take, Originals, and Option B with Sheryl Sandberg)
"Once again, Ian Bremmer provides a striking preview of tomorrow's top stories. A timely warning, but also a source of hope, Us vs. Them is required reading for those worried about our world’s future." (Nouriel Roubini, author of Crisis Economics; professor at New York University’s Stern School of Business; chairman of Roubini Macro Associates)
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The author is correct about one thing — Trump voters should not be taken for granted, and the reasons they voted for Trump need to be understood. He just misses the mark, widely, in trying to explain those voters.
An insight into the dysfunctional Progressive mind
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Worth your money
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Can’t quibble with the diagnosis but wish there were some treatment options
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Amazing analysis and clear view of a scary but fixable future
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That said, I think the exclusion of the militarism that is helping precipitate the current situation should have been addressed. Makes me significantly less enthusiastic about recommending it.
Good book with a big blind spot
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Scary view of the world we live in and what’s to come.
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Globalization is here. What do we do now?
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Not enough in depth analysis
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Want help understanding Trump supporters and Brexiteer friends and relatives you’ve blocked or unfollowed?
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The book is relatively short and I wish that he had spent a little more time justifying his optimism that societies divided by fear and insecurity can rise to effect the solutions he proposes. I’m not sure I share his hopefulness. But we may not have a choice if we are to survive.
Bremmer knows today’s world.
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