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The Triangle of Power

Rebalancing the New World Order

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The Triangle of Power

By: Alexander Stubb
Narrated by: Nicholas Guy Smith
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How the world broke—and how we can still save it

The liberal world order that emerged after World War II—and expanded triumphantly following the Cold War—is unraveling. Multilateral cooperation is giving way to multipolar rivalry and conflict. Global norms are eroding. What comes next will define the rest of the century, so the search is on for a new global framework—a rebalancing of power.

In The Triangle of Power, Finnish President Alexander Stubb argues that we are living through a hinge moment in history, akin to 1918, 1945, or 1989. A new international system is taking shape, driven by three major forces: the Global West, the Global East, and the Global South. At the center is the escalating competition between the United States and China, as both try to forge bilateral deals and regional alliances, but it is the Global South that will ultimately determine whether the future tilts toward cooperation or fragmentation.

Drawing on decades at the front lines of diplomacy and blending personal insight with political and academic experience, Stubb delivers a passionate call for values-based realism and dignified foreign policy—and warns that unless the West learns to listen, it will lose its place in the world it once built. International Politics & Government China Imperialism Socialism Liberalism Imperial Japan Military Cold War Taxation Capitalism Middle East Russia American Foreign Policy War
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much enjoyed this audiobook. the ideas and concepts of Mr Stubb have become known since he was elected President of Finland and has been active and visible especially in relation to the war in Ukraine.
I was hoping he would narrate the book himself, which would have been apt.

topical thoughts on the world order

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Excellent analysis and insight from a well respected commentator. It provides an excellent perspective from the president and Prime Minister of a nation on the very borders of Russia.

Also a special mention to the narrator of the book. He did an excellent job. The pacing was just right to absorb the often complex material and the tone of voice was perfect.

Excellent analysis and insight.

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based on experience he offers ways forward with optimism. caution, anxiety and change are faced

genuine insight

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This book functions as a quasi auto biography and guide to potential solutions to the worlds most important problems. Unlike those simply diagnosing problems, the Finnish president proposes a series of solutions based around changing institutions to accommodate the world that is richer, has more voices at the table, and avoids the fate of a multipolar world that will simply degenerate into war. It’s quite a hopeful book.

Deep thinking about today’s most pressing problems

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Recommend from the rest is politics podcast and worth it whilst walking the dog. Makes you think in a different way.

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