{"title":"George Friedman","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the insightful works of George Friedman, a renowned geopolitical analyst and author celebrated for his profound understanding of global politics and current affairs. Friedman's books delve into the complexities of international relations, offering readers an engaging glimpse into the dynamics shaping our world today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eFlashpoints: The Emerging Crisis in Europe\u003c\/em\u003e, Friedman examines the fragile state of Europe, highlighting potential geopolitical tensions and their implications for the future. This compelling narrative guides readers through historical contexts and future projections, equipping them with a nuanced perspective on European stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother notable work, \u003cem\u003eThe Storm Before the Calm\u003c\/em\u003e, invites readers to understand the cyclical nature of American history. Friedman expertly navigates through the recurring crises faced by the United States, providing a hopeful outlook on how these phases lead to renewal and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGeorge Friedman's books are invaluable resources for those interested in the intricate fabric of Politics \u0026amp; Current Affairs. His accessible writing style makes complex geopolitical issues approachable, encouraging readers to engage with the shifting dynamics of our global landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-storm-before-the-calm-by-george-friedman-9781760642525","title":"The Storm Before the Calm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a US election year, the master geopolitical forecaster combines an erudite analysis of US history with a clear-sighted view of the future, including what COVID-19 will mean for America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn illuminating, provocative new book by the master geopolitical forecaster\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGeorge Friedman predicts that the 2020s will bring to the United States dramatic upheaval and reshaping of government, foreign policy, economics, and culture. Examining the cycles through which the nation has developed, matured, and solidified, Friedman breaks down the coming years in thrilling detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFriedman argues that American history is governed by an eighty-year \"institutional cycle\" that has defined the nation politically, and a fifty-year \"socio-economic cycle\" that has seen the formation of the industrial classes, baby boomers, and the middle classes. These cycles are converging—the nation will have to endure upheaval and possible conflict as these foundations change, but will ultimately emerge stronger and more stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFriedman's analysis covers the size and scope of the federal government, the future of marriage and the social contract, shifts in corporate structures, and new cultural trends based on longer life expectancies. The result is a riveting account of current circumstances and the political upheavals that will pave the way for a new era of American prosperity and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a unique Australian foreword encompassing COVID-19, \u003cem\u003eThe Storm Before the Calm\u003c\/em\u003e reveals where America is today, and where it is heading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46511446950124,"sku":"9781760642525","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23812193482814.jpg?v=1748822962"},{"product_id":"flashpoints-the-emerging-crisis-in-europe-by-george-friedman-9781925106602","title":"Flashpoints: the emerging crisis in Europe","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEurope is ready to explode.\u003c\/em\u003e Where will the explosion take place and what will the damage be?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis major new book from the bestselling author and geopolitical forecaster George Friedman presents a bold and provocative thesis about the likeliest locations for the coming eruptions. George Friedman forecasted coming global trends in \u003cem\u003eThe Next 100 Years\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Next Decade\u003c\/em\u003e. Now, in \u003cem\u003eFlashpoints\u003c\/em\u003e, he zooms in on Europe and examines the dry tinder of the region—culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWalking the fault lines that have existed here for centuries, Friedman inspects all the dormant social and political fissures still smouldering just beneath the continent's surface, and identifies those likely to erupt first. The book begins with a fascinating history of the events leading up to the horrific wars that nearly tore apart Western civilisation, and shows how modern efforts to overcome Europe's geopolitical tensions—including the formation of the European Union—have largely failed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHoming in on half a dozen pivotal locations, George Friedman gauges what the future holds, both in terms of conflict and also opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFlashpoints\u003c\/em\u003e details how events in Europe will affect the rest of the world—from the USA to Russia, from China to Latin America—and reveals a new yet familiar political landscape in what is at once a gripping history lesson and a terrifying forecast of the potential devastation ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46530500067564,"sku":"9781925106602","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11391353482873.jpg?v=1749259495"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/george-friedman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}