The Next Decade: Empire and Republic in a Changing World [Paperback]

The author of the acclaimedNew York TimesbestsellerThe Next 100 Yearsnow focuses his geopolitical forecasting acumen on the next decade and the imminent events and challenges that will test America and the world, specifically addressing the skills that will be required by the decade’s leaders.

In the long view, history is seen as a series of events—but the course of those events is determined by individuals and their actions. During the next ten years, individual leaders will face significant transitions for their nations: the United States’ relationships with Iran and Israel will be undergoing changes, China will likely confront a major crisis, and the wars in the Islamic world will subside. Unexpected energy and technology developments will emerge, and labor shortages will begin to matter more than financial crises. Distinguished geopolitical forecaster George Friedmananalyzes these events from the perspectives of the men and women leading these global changes, focusing in particular onthe American president, who will require extraordinary skills to shepherd the United States through this transitional period.The Next Decadeis a provocative and fascinating look at the conflicts and opportunities that lie ahead.

“A must-read.” —The Washington Times

“Delivered in an engaging style and with no little dramatic flourish . . . [The Next Decadeshould] find a wide and receptive popular audience.” —San Francisco Chronicle

“Friedman . . . has the unusual ability to view events through the eyes of not only American but also foreign leaders.” —New York Observer
 
“There is a temptation, when you are around George Friedman, to treat him like a Magic 8-Ball.”—The New York Times Magazine
 
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