Lama, Fadi
Why the West Can't Win: From Bretton Woods to a Multipolar World
- ISBN 13:
- 9781949762747
- author:
- Lama, Fadi
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Clarity Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 360
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, Globalization,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The world's balance of power is shifting, and the West's dominance is being challenged. In "Why the West Can't Win: From Bretton Woods to a Multipolar World", Fadi Lama explores the events of the past three decades, from the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, to the current geopolitical landscape. The author examines how the West's actions, including its economic sanctions and trade policies, have failed to achieve their intended goals, while damaging Western economies. Instead, countries such as China, Russia, and Brazil are forming their own economic alliances and trading in their own currencies. The BRICS nations, including India and South Africa, are developing their own currency, and other nations are following suit. This shift has significant implications for the global order, and Lama provides a detailed analysis of the current state of international relations. As the West struggles to adapt to this new reality, Lama offers a nuanced and insightful look at the challenges and opportunities presented by a multipolar world.