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Jacobs

Excellent Book

Reviewed in Canada on December 11, 2018

Very well written and chilling book on American liberalism in the world and where it is heading.

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Sigmund Roseth

Thought provoking small but powerful volume.

Reviewed in Canada on November 25, 2018

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Excellent small volume on American liberalism and contribution to world order after the second wold war; and an assessment of the future of American involvement in world order.

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David Rj March

Dissapointing

Reviewed in Canada on June 9, 2019

150 page overview of the decline of the liberal order, with no policy prescriptions for fixing it anywhere, other than we should return to the cold war consensus.
160 pages of doom and gloom with no pathway forward.

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Pamela of the Mesa

We've been taking peace for granted

Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2019

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I am one of the complacent liberals Kagan writes about, a person who believed that the world order would prevent major upheaval in our lifetime. After all, we've got climate change and the transitioning economy to worry about, right?

I've changed my mind, thanks to the history presented so lucidly here. It's obvious that I (and most people I know) have taken peace for granted, a peace only made possible by America's dominance in the world. Kagan does a superb job of explaining how this happened and why we should expect it to change.

As an argument, it's compelling and convincing. What I would love to see is some sort of debate between Kagan and a representative of the opposing view, perhaps Andrew Bacevich, to get a better sense of the trade-offs involved with continuing to be the world's enforcer or relinquishing that role. Many citizens seem to have fallen into the latter position from tiredness and cynicism about America's motives; however, the issue of America's future role in the world merits a genuine discussion, one based on goals, strategies, and costs rather than the public mood.

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P. Caron

A timely political essay

Reviewed in Germany on December 15, 2018

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Though really an extended essay, this is a must read for understanding today's post cold war politics.

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Ascanio Piersanti

great book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 8, 2022

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Hylari

We can’t be naive in our assumptions that the future will always be better than the past.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 8, 2018

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A thoughtful and thought -provoking analysis of American power and its use (and misuse) in the 20th centur, and what it might mean for the world in the 21stcentury if America stands back.Would recommend to anyone interested in the balance of power in the world today.

WB Hill

Is the best of the free life behind us now?

Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2018

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I don't think I have ever read a book that consists entirely of generalizations and opinions before this one. Strangely, I found it compelling in spite of a contrarian desire to challenge the thesis: that without the military protection of the USA the "liberal world order" is doomed to succumb to authoritarian regimes. The author traces recent history for support of his point of view and cites an impressive bibliography. His thesis is clearly and persuasively presented. I am nearly convinced. His overall view that there is no imperative based on history or human nature for preservation of the "liberal word order" is certainly correct. History is not over and human nature has not changed since the end of WWII. His insistence on the phrase "liberal world order" is curious; most would say "the free world" or simply "the West." But I believe the author clearly makes his case, arguable though it may be, that the USA must stay involved in international affairs, even to the point of military involvement, to preserve the way of life we have enjoyed since the second world war.

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Günther van Endert

Sehr diskutabel

Reviewed in Germany on February 3, 2021

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Ein gutes Buch. Kagan durchdenkt mögliche geo-und machtpolitische Konstellationen, die sich aus der Gegenwart heraus entwickeln könnten. Allerdings hebt er zu sehr auf ein nicht mehr europäisch eingebundenes, erstarktes Deutschland und die davon ausgehende Gefahr ab. Und er vernachlässigt unter seinen Fragestellungen das Gewicht Russlands und Chinas. Aber es lohnt sich sicher, es zu lesen.

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rotney oshea

Good service

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 18, 2020

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Arrived on time and nothing wrong with the book

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