George Friedman

“Conventional analysis suffers from a profound failure of imagination. It imagines passing clouds to be permanent and is blind to powerful, long-term shifts taking place in full view of the world.” —George FriedmanIn his long-awaited and provocative new book, George Friedman turns his eye on the future—offering a lucid, highly readable forecast of the changes we can expect around the world during the twenty-first century. He explains where and why future wars will erupt (and how they will be fought), which nations will gain and lose economic and political power, and how new technologies and cultural trends will alter the way we live in the new century.The Next 100 Years draws on a fascinating exploration of history and geopolitical patterns dating back hundreds of years. Friedman shows that we are now, for the first time in half a millennium, at the dawn of a new era—with changes in store, • The U.S.-Jihadist war will conclude—replaced by a second full-blown cold war with Russia.• China will undergo a major extended internal crisis, and Mexico will emerge as an important world power.• A new global war will unfold toward the middle of the century between the United States and an unexpected coalition from Eastern Europe, Eurasia, and the Far East; but armies will be much smaller and wars will be less deadly.• Technology will focus on space—both for major military uses and for a dramatic new energy resource that will have radical environmental implications.• The United States will experience a Golden Age in the second half of the century.Written with the keen insight and thoughtful analysis that has made George Friedman a renowned expert in geopolitics and forecasting, The Next 100 Years presents a fascinating picture of what lies ahead.For continual, updated analysis and supplemental material, go to www.geopoliticalfutures.com.

*One of Bloomberg's Best Books of the Year*The master geopolitical forecaster and New York Times bestselling author of The Next 100 Years focuses on the United States, predicting how the 2020s will bring dramatic upheaval and reshaping of American government, foreign policy, economics, and culture. In his riveting new book, noted forecaster and bestselling author George Friedman turns to the future of the United States. Examining the clear cycles through which the United States has developed, upheaved, matured, and solidified, Friedman breaks down the coming years and decades in thrilling detail. American history must be viewed in cycles—particularly, an eighty-year "institutional cycle" that has defined us (there are three such examples—the Revolutionary War/founding, the Civil War, and World War II), and a fifty-year "socio-economic cycle" that has seen the formation of the industrial classes, baby boomers, and the middle classes. These two major cycles are both converging on the late 2020s—a time in which many of these foundations will change. The United States will have to endure upheaval and possible conflict, but also, ultimately, increased strength, stability, and power in the world. Friedman's analysis is detailed and fascinating, and covers issues such as the size and scope of the federal government, the future of marriage and the social contract, shifts in corporate structures, and new cultural trends that will react to longer life expectancies. This new book is both provocative and entertaining.

The author of the acclaimed New York Times bestseller The Next 100 Years now focuses his geopolitical forecasting acumen on the next decade and the imminent events and challenges that will test America and the world, specifically addressing the skills that will be required by the decade’s leaders.The next ten years will be a time of massive transition. The wars in the Islamic world will be subsiding, and terrorism will become something we learn to live with. China will be encountering its crisis. We will be moving from a time when financial crises dominate the world to a time when labor shortages will begin to dominate. The new century will be taking shape in the next decade.In The Next Decade , George Friedman offers readers a pro­vocative and endlessly fascinating prognosis for the immedi­ate future. Using Machiavelli’s The Prince as a model, Friedman focuses on the world’s leaders—particularly the American president—and with his trusted geopolitical insight analyzes the complex chess game they will all have to play. The book also asks how to be a good president in a decade of extraordinary challenge, and puts the world’s leaders under a microscope to explain how they will arrive at the decisions they will make—and the consequences these actions will have for us all.

A major new book by New York Times bestselling author and geopolitical forecaster George Friedman (The Next 100 Years), with a bold thesis about coming events in Europe. This provocative work examines "flashpoints," unique geopolitical hot spots where tensions have erupted throughout history, and where conflict is due to emerge again.With remarkable accuracy, George Friedman has forecasted coming trends in global politics, technology, population, and culture. In Flashpoints, Friedman focuses on Europe--the world's cultural and power nexus for the past five hundred years . . . until now. Analyzing the most unstable, unexpected, and fascinating borderlands of Europe and Russia--and the fault lines that have existed for centuries and have been ground zero for multiple catastrophic wars--Friedman highlights, in an unprecedentedly personal way, the flashpoints that are smoldering once again. The modern-day European Union was crafted in large part to minimize built-in geopolitical tensions that historically have torn it apart. As Friedman demonstrates, with a mix of rich history and cultural analysis, that design is failing. Flashpoints narrates a living history of Europe and explains, with great clarity, its most volatile regions: the turbulent and ever-shifting land dividing the West from Russia (a vast area that currently includes Ukraine, Belarus, and Lithuania); the ancient borderland between France and Germany; and the Mediterranean, which gave rise to Judaism and Christianity and became a center of Islamic life. Through Friedman's seamless narrative of townspeople and rivers and villages, a clear picture of regions and countries and history begins to emerge. Flashpoints is an engrossing analysis of modern-day Europe, its remarkable past, and the simmering fault lines that have awakened and will be pivotal in the near future. This is George Friedman's most timely and, ultimately, riveting book.

George Friedman delivers the geopolitical story that the mainstream media has been unable to uncover — the startling truth behind America’s foreign policy and war effort in Afghanistan, Iraq, and beyond .Friedman, founder of Stratfor, one of the world’s most respected private global intelligence firms, and Geopolitical Futures, has an unmatched ability to provide clear perspective on the current geopolitical map. In America's Secret War, George Friedman identifies the United States’ most dangerous enemies, delves into presidential strategies of the last quarter century, and reveals the real reasons behind the attack of 9/11—and the Bush administration’s motivation for the war in Iraq. It describes in eye-opening detail America’s covert and overt efforts in the global war against Not only are U.S. armies in combat on every continent, but since 9/11 the intelligence services of dozens of nations have been operating in close partnership with the CIA.Drawing on his vast information-gathering network, Friedman presents an insightful picture of today’s world that goes far beyond what is reported on television and in other news media.Al Qaeda’s war plans and how they led to 9/11The threat of a suitcase nuclear bomb in New York and how that changed the course of the war.The deal the U.S. made with Russia and Iran which made the invasion of Afghanistan possible – and how those deals affect the United States today.How fear and suspicion of the Saudis after 9-11 tore apart the Bush-Saudi relationship and why Saudi Arabia’s closest friends in the administration became the Saudi’s worst enemies.The real reasons behind George W. Bush’s invasion of Iraq and how WMD became the cover for a much deeper game.How the CIA miscalculated about Saddam Hussein’s and Iran’s real plans, leaving the U.S. bogged down in the war.How the war in Iraq began with a ruse, pretending that a “target of opportunity” attack on Saddam Hussein had presented itself.The real story about why the U.S. raises and lowers its alert status and why the United States can’t find and destroy al Qaeda.The strategic successes that are slowly leading the United States to victoryAmerica's Secret War is an unprecedented look at the new world war being waged behind-the-scenes today. It is sure to stir debate and capture headlines around the world.

The Future of War makes a brilliant case that the twenty-first century, even more than the twentieth, will be the American century, and that America's global dominance will be associated with a revolution in weaponry and warfare as basic as the one that arose with the development of gunpowder five hundred years ago. From the era of flintlocks and cannons to the day of automatic weapons and heavy artillery, the waging of war-while undeniably changing in many aspects-has continued to rely on the technology that began with the use of black powder to expel a projectile through a tube.In The Future of War , the authors argue that this Age of Ballistics is ending and we are entering a fundamentally new period, the Age of Precision-Guided Munitions (PGMs), the so-called smart weapons that will antiquate the traditional way of making war. Where guns and artillery are inherently inaccurate and need to be fired thousands of times to hit one target, these new projectiles are precise and lethally efficient; while ballistic weapons platforms must be brought within range of the battlefield, PGMs can devastate from any distance.The authors show how the innovations in weapons technology will affect America's defense strategies on land and sea, in air and in space, reshaping our military forces, while confronting us with new strategic challenges as America enters the twenty-first century as the dominant power on the globe.

Argues that the post-Cold War world will see the United States and Japan emerge as opponents, traces Japan's increasing power, and contends the United States holds the trump cards in the economic contest.

Knowledge is power, and today's age of information calls for new ways of attaining and controlling knowledge. Your business can get an edge over its competitors by being able to find essential information quickly and efficiently. Whether you are an independent entrepreneur or the CEO of a multinational corporation, intelligence gathering will play an increasingly important role in your business's strategic decision-making process. The Intelligence Edge provides you with tools honed by the world's premier intelligence-gathering professionals. The authors show how to use techniques perfected by such organizations as the CIA on how to find and collect, prioritize, and analyze data. They present a comprehensive system of information management that will teach you how to identify and target different sources of information, from the library to the internet to company gossip. Because some information is expensive or difficult to access, you will learn how to use your time and resources in the most efficient way possible. Then, once you have collected the information you need, you will be shown how to use it--what to store, what to discard, what to turn to your advantage. By following these steps, you can learn to compete and prosper in today's knowledge-based business environment.Whether you work for yourself or for a major multinational corporation, The Intelligence Edge will help you and your company to survive and prosper in today's knowledge-based business environment. Stay ahead of the information wave Techniques perfected by intelligence organizationsAdvice on how to find the information you need quickly and efficientlyMethods on how to sort and analyze the informationGuides to the best databases, libraries, and on-line services

Some people travel the world to sample wines, others to experience art or enjoy the climate. STRATFOR founder Dr. George Friedman ventures abroad to observe political fault lines and find where politics and geography intersect. In his 2010 visit to Turkey, Moldova, Romania, Ukraine and Poland, Dr. Friedman found a land stranded between Europe and Russia, where memories run deep and nothing is ever casual. His reflections on the journey are as personal as they are historically informed.

Maps have long been a geopolitical cheat sheet for analysts—unlike other types of data, they can’t easily be corrupted or co-opted by political rhetoric or media hype. In this e-book, Geopolitical Futures founder and New York Times bestselling author George Friedman will show you the world in ways you’ve never seen before—and teach you to decode the lines of maps to reveal the past, present, and future of people and their countries.

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At first glance, this might appear to be a book on mathematics, but it is really intended for the practical engineer who wishes to gain greater control of the multidimensional mathematical models which are increasingly an important part of his environment. Another feature of the book is that it attempts to balance left- and right-brain perceptions; the author has noticed that many graph theory books are disturbingly light on actual topological pictures of their material. One thing that this book is not is a depiction of the Theory of Constraints, as defined by Eliyahu Goldratt in the 1980’s. Constraint Theory was originally defined by the author in his PhD dissertation in 1967 and subsequent papers written over the following decade. It strives to employ more of a mathematical foundation to complexity than the Theory of Constraints. This merely attempts to differentiate this book from Goldratt’s work, not demean his efforts. After all, the main body of work in the field of 1 Systems Engineering is still largely qualitative .

The time is the very near future — any year now. David Burg, a Professor of Mathematics and Cybernetics at Jefferson College, with his colleagues, has created the world's first high-order artificial intelligence. Created with a library full of information and superhuman learning skills, and acute seeing and hearing skills, JO is far being a robot. When JO's presence is announced, upstaging all those other groups who have been working for many years to get there first—especially the government— a shock wave is felt. When the government sends Ellen Farmer to penetrate JO's files, she is discovered by JO and persuaded by David to become a kind of 'double agent'. Inevitably this leads to a truly human connection between David Burg and JO.

Dick Malcolm has been forcibly retired as a research scientist. He and his wife, Joan, accept this and move from the north to the sunshine of Florida, where Dick takes up his new career - a technical writer. He also tries hard to write short stories but fails to excite any publisher. One day, about a month after he experiences a terrifying nightmare, he is inspired and writes a brilliant short story which wins a first prize in a competition. This story comes to the attention of the Police Department in Duluth, MN, where they recognize that it accurately describes an apparent suicide which is still an open case on their books. David Springer, the detective in charge, investigates and is convinced that Dick could not possibly have had anything to do with this still suspicious suicide. He contacts Dick and invites him and Joan to Duluth. This visit initiates a renewed investigation when Dick reveals - under hypnosis - that he knows a great deal more than he realized about the victim. These revelations eventually lead to the arrest of the persons who drove the victim to his suicide.

George Friedman, founder of Stratfor, has become a leading expert in geopolitical forecasting, sought after for his thoughtful assessments of current trends and near-future events. In The Next 100 Years, Friedman turns his eye on the future. Drawing on a profound understanding of history and geopolitical patterns dating back to the Roman Empire, he shows that we are now, for the first time in half a millennium, experiencing the dawn of a new historical cycle.

Imagine stepping onto the sun-drenched shores of Greece, where every corner reveals a story, every path leads to a new adventure, and every moment is steeped in history and beauty. "Greece Travel Guide 2025" by George Friedman is not just another travel book—it's your personal gateway to experiencing Greece like never before. As a lifelong explorer with deep roots in Peru near Cusco, George brings a unique perspective to his exploration of Greece, blending his passion for discovery with meticulous research to create a guide that is both captivating and indispensable.From the iconic white-washed buildings of Santorini to the ancient ruins of Athens, George takes you beyond the typical tourist trails to uncover hidden gems that only the most seasoned travelers know. Picture yourself wandering through the vibrant streets of Thessaloniki, savoring authentic Mediterranean cuisine in a secluded taverna, or sailing through the crystal-clear waters of the Ionian Sea to discover untouched islands teeming with natural beauty. Every chapter is crafted with rich storytelling and practical insights, ensuring that your journey is as seamless as it is unforgettable.What sets this guide apart is George's ability to weave personal anecdotes with expert advice, offering you not just information, but inspiration. Whether you're a first-time visitor eager to explore Greece's legendary landmarks or a seasoned traveler looking to delve deeper into its diverse culture and landscapes, this book caters to all. Learn the best times to visit each region, navigate the complexities of local transportation, and connect with the warm, welcoming Greek people who embody the spirit of "philoxenia"—the love of strangers.Stunning photography complements the engaging narratives, providing visual inspiration that brings Greece's picturesque landscapes and vibrant cities to life. Detailed maps, comprehensive itineraries, and insider tips ensure that you have all the tools you need to plan your perfect trip. From budget-friendly accommodations and must-visit attractions to off-the-beaten-path adventures and cultural experiences, George Friedman’s guide leaves no stone unturned. "Greece Travel Guide 2025" is more than a book—it's a companion for your Greek odyssey. George's dedication to sharing his extensive knowledge and genuine love for Greece shines through every page, making this guide an essential addition to your travel library. Don't let Greece remain a dream—turn it into reality with the guidance and inspiration that only George Friedman can provide. Secure your copy today and embark on the adventure of a lifetime, confident that you’re equipped with the best resources to explore Greece's timeless allure.

Immagina di mettere piede sulle coste assolate della Grecia, dove ogni angolo rivela una storia, ogni sentiero conduce a una nuova avventura e ogni momento è intriso di storia e bellezza. "Guida Turistica Della Grecia 2025" di George Friedman non è solo un altro libro di viaggio, è la tua porta personale per vivere la Grecia come mai prima. Esploratore da sempre con radici profonde in Perù vicino a Cusco, George porta una prospettiva unica alla sua esplorazione della Grecia, unendo la sua passione per la scoperta con una ricerca meticolosa per creare una guida che è sia accattivante che indispensabile.Dagli iconici edifici imbiancati di Santorini alle antiche rovine di Atene, George ti porta oltre i tipici sentieri turistici per scoprire gemme nascoste che solo i viaggiatori più esperti conoscono. Immagina di passeggiare per le vivaci strade di Salonicco, di assaporare l'autentica cucina mediterranea in una taverna appartata o di navigare nelle acque cristalline del Mar Ionio alla scoperta di isole incontaminate ricche di bellezze naturali. Ogni capitolo è realizzato con una ricca narrazione e spunti pratici, per garantire che il tuo viaggio sia tanto fluido quanto indimenticabile.Ciò che distingue questa guida è la capacità di George di intrecciare aneddoti personali con consigli di esperti, offrendoti non solo informazioni, ma ispirazione. Che tu sia un visitatore alle prime armi desideroso di esplorare i leggendari monumenti della Grecia o un viaggiatore esperto che desidera approfondire la sua cultura e i suoi paesaggi diversi, questo libro soddisfa tutti. Scopri i periodi migliori per visitare ogni regione, orientati tra le complessità dei trasporti locali e connettiti con il caloroso e accogliente popolo greco che incarna lo spirito della "philoxenia", l'amore per gli estranei.Fotografie straordinarie completano le coinvolgenti narrazioni, fornendo un'ispirazione visiva che dà vita ai pittoreschi paesaggi e alle vivaci città della Grecia. Mappe dettagliate, itinerari completi e consigli da esperti ti garantiscono tutti gli strumenti necessari per pianificare il tuo viaggio perfetto. Da sistemazioni economiche e attrazioni imperdibili ad avventure fuori dai sentieri battuti ed esperienze culturali, la guida di George Friedman non lascia nulla di intentato. "Guida Turistica Della Grecia 2025" è più di un è un compagno per la tua odissea greca. La dedizione di George nel condividere la sua vasta conoscenza e il suo amore genuino per la Grecia traspaiono da ogni pagina, rendendo questa guida un'aggiunta essenziale alla tua biblioteca di viaggio. Non lasciare che la Grecia rimanga un trasformala in realtà con la guida e l'ispirazione che solo George Friedman può fornire. Assicurati la tua copia oggi stesso e intraprendi l'avventura di una vita, sicuro di essere equipaggiato con le migliori risorse per esplorare il fascino senza tempo della Grecia.

Imagina pisar las soleadas costas de Grecia, donde cada rincón revela una historia, cada camino conduce a una nueva aventura y cada momento está impregnado de historia y belleza. "Guía de viaje de Grecia 2025" de George Friedman no es solo otro libro de viajes, es tu puerta de entrada personal para experimentar Grecia como nunca antes. Como explorador de toda la vida con profundas raíces en Perú cerca de Cusco, George aporta una perspectiva única a su exploración de Grecia, combinando su pasión por el descubrimiento con una investigación meticulosa para crear una guía que es a la vez cautivadora e indispensable.Desde los icónicos edificios encalados de Santorini hasta las antiguas ruinas de Atenas, George te lleva más allá de las rutas turísticas típicas para descubrir joyas ocultas que solo conocen los viajeros más experimentados. Imagínese paseando por las vibrantes calles de Tesalónica, saboreando la auténtica cocina mediterránea en una taberna aislada o navegando por las aguas cristalinas del mar Jónico para descubrir islas vírgenes repletas de belleza natural. Cada capítulo está elaborado con una rica narración y conocimientos prácticos, lo que garantiza que su viaje sea tan perfecto como inolvidable.Lo que distingue a esta guía es la capacidad de George para entrelazar anécdotas personales con consejos de expertos, ofreciéndole no solo información, sino inspiración. Ya sea que sea un visitante primerizo ansioso por explorar los legendarios lugares de interés de Grecia o un viajero experimentado que busca profundizar en su diversa cultura y paisajes, este libro es para todos. Conozca los mejores momentos para visitar cada región, navegue por las complejidades del transporte local y conéctese con la cálida y acogedora gente griega que encarna el espíritu de la "filoxenia", el amor por los extraños.Las impresionantes fotografías complementan las atractivas narrativas, brindando inspiración visual que da vida a los pintorescos paisajes y las vibrantes ciudades de Grecia. Mapas detallados, itinerarios completos y consejos de expertos garantizan que tengas todas las herramientas que necesitas para planificar tu viaje perfecto. Desde alojamientos económicos y atracciones imprescindibles hasta aventuras fuera de lo común y experiencias culturales, la guía de George Friedman no deja piedra sin remover."Guía De Viaje De Grecia 2025" es más que un es un compañero para tu odisea griega. La dedicación de George a compartir su amplio conocimiento y su amor genuino por Grecia se refleja en cada página, lo que hace de esta guía un complemento esencial para tu biblioteca de viajes. No dejes que Grecia siga siendo un sueñ conviértela en realidad con la guía y la inspiración que solo George Friedman puede ofrecerte. Consigue tu copia hoy y emprende la aventura de tu vida, seguro de que estás equipado con los mejores recursos para explorar el encanto eterno de Grecia.

Dubbed by Barron's as "The Shadow CIA", Stratfor, George Friedman's global intelligence company, has provided analysis to Fortune 500 companies, news outlets, and even the U.S. government. Now Friedman delivers the geopolitical story that the mainstream media has been unable to uncover, the startling truth behind America's foreign policy and war effort in Afghanistan, Iraq, and beyond. Stratfor, one of the world's most respected private global intelligence firms, has an unmatched ability to provide clear perspective on the current geopolitical map. In America's Secret War, George Friedman identifies the United States' most dangerous enemies, delves into presidential strategies of the last quarter century, and reveals the real reasons behind the attack of September 11, and the Bush administration's motivation for the war in Iraq. It describes in eye-opening detail America's covert and overt efforts in the global war against Not only are U.S. armies in combat on every continent but also, since September 11, the intelligence services of dozens of nations have been operating in close partnership with the CIA.America's Secret War is an unprecedented look at the new world war being waged behind the scenes today. It is sure to stir debate and capture headlines around the world.

Imagine stepping onto the sun-drenched shores of Greece, where every corner reveals a story, every path leads to a new adventure, and every moment is steeped in history and beauty. "Greece Travel Guide 2025" by George Friedman is not just another travel book—it's your personal gateway to experiencing Greece like never before. As a lifelong explorer with deep roots in Peru near Cusco, George brings a unique perspective to his exploration of Greece, blending his passion for discovery with meticulous research to create a guide that is both captivating and indispensable.From the iconic white-washed buildings of Santorini to the ancient ruins of Athens, George takes you beyond the typical tourist trails to uncover hidden gems that only the most seasoned travelers know. Picture yourself wandering through the vibrant streets of Thessaloniki, savoring authentic Mediterranean cuisine in a secluded taverna, or sailing through the crystal-clear waters of the Ionian Sea to discover untouched islands teeming with natural beauty. Every chapter is crafted with rich storytelling and practical insights, ensuring that your journey is as seamless as it is unforgettable.What sets this guide apart is George's ability to weave personal anecdotes with expert advice, offering you not just information, but inspiration. Whether you're a first-time visitor eager to explore Greece's legendary landmarks or a seasoned traveler looking to delve deeper into its diverse culture and landscapes, this book caters to all. Learn the best times to visit each region, navigate the complexities of local transportation, and connect with the warm, welcoming Greek people who embody the spirit of "philoxenia"—the love of strangers.Stunning photography complements the engaging narratives, providing visual inspiration that brings Greece's picturesque landscapes and vibrant cities to life. Detailed maps, comprehensive itineraries, and insider tips ensure that you have all the tools you need to plan your perfect trip. From budget-friendly accommodations and must-visit attractions to off-the-beaten-path adventures and cultural experiences, George Friedman’s guide leaves no stone unturned. "Greece Travel Guide 2025" is more than a book—it's a companion for your Greek odyssey. George's dedication to sharing his extensive knowledge and genuine love for Greece shines through every page, making this guide an essential addition to your travel library. Don't let Greece remain a dream—turn it into reality with the guidance and inspiration that only George Friedman can provide. Secure your copy today and embark on the adventure of a lifetime, confident that you’re equipped with the best resources to explore Greece's timeless allure.

Caucasus International is a Baku & Ankara-based academic journal that discusses policymaking in and on the Caucasus as well as the region’s role in the global context. Each issue of the journal will focus on a global or regional theme and includes perspectives from authors from different countries and backgrounds. The journal focuses largely on the Caucasus neighborhood, but does so with a global outlook. At the moment, the agenda of the international community is focused on Middle Eastern the “Arab Spring” is high on the priority list. In the Caucasus, local analysts worry about renewed large-scale conflict. There is a pervasive perception that the region has entered a sort of “Caucasus Winter,” as relations have cooled among key players. Mindful that the unexpected is always lurking in this part of the world, the contributors to this first issue of CI address a broad range of challenges that are likely to arise in the coming months and years.

21st century designation department and US hegemonic strategyb If you want to know the future of international politics in the 21st century, look at this book - George Friedmans Geopolitical Strategy b Internationally acclaimed international analyst The future predictor, George Friedman, is called "the Nostradamus of the 21st Century" because of its incredible hit ratio in the situation analysis. Above all, he is showing tremendous predictability by predicting the behavior of each country based on geopolitics, a constant in international politics. Geopolitics is to see that no country can be free from the effects of geography, and that the geographical conditions of individual countries define the strategies and actions of that country. The Next Decade It was first published in the US in the year, and in 2012 Anchor paperbacks were published. Like George Friedmans previous work [100 years later], this book has also attracted the attention of many and became a New York Times bestseller. Friedmans foresight is still powerful, and his geopolitical approach to international politics has not been compromised in any way. No country will have a meaningful strategy without understanding the US and US strategies, the most powerful actors in 21st century international politics. In this book, we learn how the United States became an unintended empire and what is the US grand strategy as the world s only supremacy. The focus of this book is on what challenges the US will face in maintaining its supremacy in the 21st century and how the United States will respond to it. In this book, we will focus on where the strategic interests of the US and South Korea, the hegemonic countries, coincide. And that will be where Koreas national strategy begins.

Europa was een slagveld in de eerste helft van de 20e eeuw. Friedman heeft het over ‘de 31 jaar’ van van 1914 tot 1945. De uitslaande oorlogsbrand leek daarna geblust, al hadden we nog wel decennialang te maken met een Koude Oorlog. Hoe groot is de kans op nieuwe conflicten en waar zullen die zich voordoen? Friedman zoomt in op Europa. Hij leidt ons langs de breuklijnen, die al eeuwen bestaan en tot twee wereldoorlogen en talloze andere conflicten hebben geleid. Hij laat de ‘brandhaarden’ zien die vlak onder de oppervlakte smeulen en op het punt van uitbarsten staan. Deze brandhaarden zijn net zo gevaarlijk als die aan het begin van de 20e eeuw. Friedman legt met grote precisie uit welke trends niet te stoppen zijn en wat de gevaren én de kansen zijn die zij met zich mee brengen. George Friedman is CEO en oprichter van STRATFOR; ‘world’s leading private intelligence office’. Hij wordt wereldwijd door media gevraagd als expert op het gebied van politiek en actuele ontwikkelingen.

L'humanité a quasiment détruit la Terre. Toujours à la recherche de ressources naturelles à exploiter, elle s'attaque désormais au reste de l'univers en le pillant sans vergogne. Le clan Ciejek, a bâti une fortune colossale sur cette exploitation outrancière. Fatigué de cette corruption, l'un de ses membres revient sur Terre afin de réparer ce monde et sa propre vie. Mais pas pour longtemps... Lorsque le patriarche meurt, le fils prodigue doit retourner dans la fosse aux serpents pour la lecture des dernières volontés du défunt et tenter de préserver le peu de dignité restant à la famille. Les Ciejek sont prêts à se déchirer, au point qu'une partie de la famille fait appel aux Predators pour liquider l'autre. Évidemment les Predators ne refusent jamais une partie de chasse, mais ils n'apprécient pas non plus qu'on se serve d'eux comme mercenaires. Leur but est donc simple : tuer tout le monde ! Humains contre chasseurs extraterrestres, les paris sont ouverts. Mais les clans humains et Predators sont-ils réellement si différents ?