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This work encapsulates Henry Kissinger's insights on history, strategy, and statecraft, offering a broad perspective on the motivations of nations throughout time. It identifies four significant 'world orders': European, Islamic, Chinese, and American. Since the fall of Charlemagne's empire and particularly after the Peace of Westphalia in 1648, Europeans have sought balance in international relations, first within Europe and then globally. Islamic states, exemplified by contemporary Iran, have pursued expansion into regions inhabited by non-believers. For over two millennia, China has viewed itself as central, with all under Heaven being tributary to its Emperor. In contrast, America perceives itself as a 'city on a hill', promoting its values as universally valid. The text explores how these attitudes have evolved, influenced their respective histories, and interacted with one another. It examines the balance of legitimacy and power across different eras and assesses the current state of each world order and its impact on international relations. Drawing on his extensive historical knowledge and experience as a statesman, Kissinger provides a compelling narrative filled with insights on leadership, historical change, and the essence of state identity. This work is a profound analysis that only Kissinger could offer.
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World Order, Henry Kissinger
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- 2015
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