The Breaking of Nations

In this book, Robert Cooper sets out his radical interpretation of the new world order that has emerged from the debris of communism. It is an essential account of the times in which we live. ‘A fluent, stimulating and often original book’ Brendan Simms, Sunday Times ‘An excellent new analysis of the cracks in today’s geopolitical landscape.’Philip Stephens, Financial Times ‘Intelligent and stylish’ Robert Skidelsky, New Statesman ‘A seminal work: a brilliant and successful attempt to bring intellectual order to the chaos of the twenty-first century.’ François Heisbourg, International Institute for Strategic Studies