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Insider's view on America's strategy with rising China.
If you’re keen on understanding the complexities of international relations during the Obama era, Jeffrey A. Bader’s firsthand account is enlightening. The chess game of global politics is intricate, and Bader opens a window into the strategic moves the US made with China—moves that still shape our world today. It's a valuable read for anyone interested in the push and pull of geopolitical strategy and diplomacy.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780815722427
Authors:
Jeffrey A. Bader
Publisher: Brookings Inst Pr
Date of Publication: 2012-04-28
Format: Hardcover
Related Topics:
Asia,
Political Science,
History,
World History,
Management,
Government,
Leadership,
Politics
Goodreads rating: 3.38
(rated by 52 readers)
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Insider's view on America's strategy with rising China.
If you’re keen on understanding the complexities of international relations during the Obama era, Jeffrey A. Bader’s firsthand account is enlightening. The chess game of global politics is intricate, and Bader opens a window into the strategic moves the US made with China—moves that still shape our world today. It's a valuable read for anyone interested in the push and pull of geopolitical strategy and diplomacy.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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