Claude V. Chang Knihy

The book delves into the impact of the 9/11 attacks on international relations, highlighting how the neoconservative U.S. administration leveraged this tragedy to advance an American-centric global order. Dr. Chang critically examines the narratives surrounding 9/11, arguing that it served as a catalyst for strategies aimed at maintaining U.S. dominance in the twenty-first century. Through this lens, the author addresses the complexities of coexistence and respect in a pluralistic world amidst the backdrop of geopolitical ambitions.

The book provides a candid analysis of future opportunities and challenges facing the US and the global community. It explores key economic, political, and social issues through the lens of rational choice theories, highlighting emerging threats to established Western interests. This examination delves into the complexities of contemporary global dynamics and the implications for policy and decision-making.

The book interrogates privatisation in terms of its effectiveness vis-a-vis its stated goals and more fundamentally in terms of its success in delivering economic development. It investigates why privatisation was successful in the UK and other OECD countries and why it has not met with equal success in developing countries.