{"title":"Michael Beckley","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by Michael Beckley, a distinguished author renowned for his insightful analysis of global politics and current affairs. With a talent for dissecting complex geopolitical dynamics, Beckley brings his academic expertise to the fore, offering readers a deeper understanding of international relations and strategic challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his noted contributions is the compelling \u003cem\u003eDanger Zone\u003c\/em\u003e series, which captivates readers by examining pivotal geopolitical shifts and their implications on the world stage. These books delve into hot-button issues, providing a nuanced perspective that is both enlightening and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for anyone with a keen interest in political science or current affairs, Michael Beckley’s books offer clear, expert insights into the forces shaping our world today. Explore this collection to gain a richer comprehension of the global landscape and the underlying currents that influence it.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"danger-zone-by-michael-beckley-9781324021308","title":"Danger Zone","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has become conventional wisdom that America and China are running a \u003cem\u003esuperpower marathon\u003c\/em\u003e that may last a century. Yet Hal Brands and Michael Beckley pose a counterintuitive question: What if the sharpest phase of that competition is more like a decade-long sprint?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sino-American contest is driven by clashing geopolitical interests and a stark ideological dispute over whether authoritarianism or democracy will dominate the 21st century. But both history and China's current trajectory suggest that this rivalry will reach its moment of maximum danger in the 2020s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChina is at a perilous moment: strong enough to violently challenge the existing order, yet losing confidence that time is on its side. Numerous examples from antiquity to the present show that rising powers become most aggressive when their fortunes fade, their difficulties multiply, and they realise they must achieve their ambitions now or miss the chance to do so forever. China has already started down this path. Witness its aggression toward Taiwan, its record-breaking military buildup, and its efforts to dominate the critical technologies that will shape the world's future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver the long run, the Chinese challenge will most likely prove more manageable than many pessimists currently believe—but during the 2020s, the pace of Sino-American conflict will accelerate, and the prospect of war will be frighteningly real. America, Brands and Beckley argue, will still need a sustainable approach to winning a protracted global competition. But first, it needs a near-term strategy for navigating the danger zone ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47076504174828,"sku":"9781324021308","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10897473482659.jpg?v=1765201105"},{"product_id":"danger-zone-by-michael-beckley-9781324066101","title":"Danger Zone","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has become conventional wisdom that America and China are running a \u003cem\u003esuperpower marathon\u003c\/em\u003e that may last a century. Yet Hal Brands and Michael Beckley pose a counterintuitive question: What if the sharpest phase of that competition is more like a decade-long sprint?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sino-American contest is driven by clashing geopolitical interests and a stark ideological dispute over whether authoritarianism or democracy will dominate the 21st century. But both history and China's current trajectory suggest that this rivalry will reach its moment of maximum danger in the 2020s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChina is at a perilous moment: strong enough to violently challenge the existing order, yet losing confidence that time is on its side. Numerous examples from antiquity to the present show that rising powers become most aggressive when their fortunes fade, their difficulties multiply, and they realise they must achieve their ambitions now or miss the chance to do so forever. China has already started down this path. Witness its aggression toward Taiwan, its record-breaking military buildup, and its efforts to dominate the critical technologies that will shape the world's future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver the long run, the Chinese challenge will most likely prove more manageable than many pessimists currently believe—but during the 2020s, the pace of Sino-American conflict will accelerate, and the prospect of war will be frighteningly real. America, Brands and Beckley argue, will still need a sustainable approach to winning a protracted global competition. 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