An Eye Opening Account of the Rise of the Rest

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	• The Post-American World Simon & Schuster Audio, 2008 average customer review:based on 117 reviews view larger image
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The Post-American World

A powerful anticipation of the Post-American world to come. A cogent suggested foreign policy for America in the new world.

An Eye Opening Account of the Rise of the Rest

This book is not trashing America, but revealing some of the tremendous influence that America holds within the world. The author is optimistic about the future of the nation. In years past, there was a sense of worship of the America dream in many nations, but with the "rise of the rest" there is increased nationalism within the world. Other nations are increasing in power and affluence. But as one reads the book, the author notes on numerous occasions the distance between America and the other nations. America's economy, education, and system is huge compared to the other nations of the world. In some of the news reports, it seems that America is about to sink below a China or a India, but this, if it happens will not be for decades to come. America, according to the author is sailing away well. I did like one part in the book and that was a caution to how America wields its power in the global world. America might be in the position to dictate policy, but he highlights some of the examples from former Presidents in using soft approaches to influence the world. America can bully any one, but it would be best to treat other countries as equals even though this is not the case in military or economic power. The book was a interesting read as well as very insightful into the changing dynamics of the global "rise of the rest." The book is very pro-american and encourages the country to take the proper steps to maintain a positive influence in the world.

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A "must read" for everyone who loves America

The world is changing. We're faced with situations and problems that will require involvement and participation of every country on the plant. Mr. Zakaria's book, The Post-American World, puts in perspective the position of America and orther leader countries that has dominated and controlled the human condition of many nations.
Now it appears that there is a sheft in the economic and political developement of the "rise of the rest". These
changes will certainly ulter the way leadership is handled and emerging countries are perceived.
This book helps you see and understand some of the reasons why America is regarded in the manner of which it is. Fareed Zakaria also demonstrates how a great nation such as ours need not be an antagonist around the
world. I really enjoyed this book, and I learned a lot.

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Wake up call for the USofA

Deinitely worth reading. The author's style is clear and concise and the content hits at a number of contemporary issues for the world and the USA in particular. While many people are trying to peer forward into the future of the US as an economic and political power, the view is murky at best. Zakaria does a nice job of removing the haze and increasing the contrast so the reader can imagine some of what the future may hold. Much to his credit, he balances optimism and pessimism from the US point of view so that you can see the US has choices in how it proceeds.

I was surprised at the brevity of the book when I purchased it, expecting something closer to 500 pages than 250. If Mr. Zacharia decides to elaborate on this book, I would be sure to buy his next one based on this one.

One interesting point in the book is that America stands to be the victim of her own success. Having promoted capitalism and democracy, it has also enabled other countries to become better competitors. The country is now wondering how to deal with the new world order it has helped fashion where the law of unintended consequences is at work. It is hard to imagine a world in which the new slogan is "We are not #1!"

Toward the end, Zakaria draws a clear distinction between economic and political capability for the US. He is optimistic about our ability to adapt economically, but less so about our political ability to deal with both internal and external threats (Social Security and stateless terrorism). On this point he is frighteningly accurate. If Congress was a product and Republicans and Democrats were brands, the entire mess would have been replaced by better competitors. Read between Zakaria's lines and you realize this political duopoly is squandering resources and ignoring responsibilities. Whatever your political affiliation, the breadth of Zakaria's insights about today's world will keep you interested from beginning to end. Buy it.

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