Us vs. Them
By Ian Bremmer
The Failure of Globalism. Portfolio, 2018.
Summary of Us vs. Them book by Ian Bremmer
A compelling account of the complex and often disastrous consequences of globalism and globalization, ranging across subjects and countries to discover how it has fostered division, and risks increasing unrest by enabling industrial automation and government authoritarianism.
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What do you get from this book? An unflinching assessment of the globalized economy’s past and future discontents
Globalism has brought economic and technological leaps, while allowing an international elite to damage nations’ cohesion
Inequality and the rapid pace of change have allowed opportunist politicians to succeed by exploiting cultural anxiety and resentment
It’s not only the West struggling with globalization—the developing world faces serious challenges from political instability and technological change
Understanding the issues affecting individual countries is crucial to appreciating their vulnerability to automation and further globalization
Environmental disaster and inequality have both been enabled by globalization, and reflect a need for international cooperation
Many countries will fight the tide of automation and continued globalization by building economic, social and political walls
Vigilance against anti-democratic sentiment in the West will be vital to keeping countries unified enough to meet globalization’s challenges
Real solutions exist to the problems of globalization, but experimenting with them will require a leap of faith
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Who should read Us vs. Them book
- Political scientists
- disaffected voters
- tech enthusiasts
- those concerned about the future
About the author of Us vs. Them
Ian Bremmer
The author of several books on international politics, Ian Bremmer is a prolific public speaker, contributor to TIME magazine, and the founder and president of the political consultancy firm Eurasia Group. He holds a PhD in political science from Stanford University and some of his previous publications include The End of the Free Market and Every Nation for Itself.
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