מה עומד מאחורי מרבית המאבקים בזירות הכלכלה העולמיות, בזירות הגיאו-פוליטיות, הטכנולוגיות והצבאיות בימינו? התשובה היא המאבק המתפתח בין ארצות הברית לבין סין.
זהו הסיפור הגדול ביותר של ימינו – מערכת היחסים הסבוכה והמתוחה בין סין, מעצמה חדשה-ישנה הזורחת מחדש על במת העולם, וארצות הברית, מעצמת-על הנאלצת להגן על מעמדה.
זהו איננו מאבק השמור לדיונים תיאורטיים ולפקולטות מדעי המדינה. הביטו סביבכם. כמעט כל אספקט בחיינו מושפע מזירה זו. אקלים ונשק אטומי, הכלכלה העולמית ותנועות הסחר, השווקים הפיננסיים, ההתפתחויות הטכנולוגיות, סוגיות של פרטיות וחופש ביטוי – כל אלו ועוד הם חלקים בפאזל אחד גדול שתמונתו מתארת את המתח ההולך ומתעצם בין שתי המעצמות.
הספר מלחמת 100 השנים הבאות מאפשר לקורא לצלול לזירות השונות בתחומי הכלכלה, הפוליטיקה והביטחון המבעבעות כבר כיום כתוצאה מההתנגשות ההולכת וקרבה בין המעצמה שמבקשת לתפוס מחדש את מקומה בעולם, לבין זו המנסה להגן על מעמדה שעד לאחרונה נראה היה בלתי מנוצח.
הקריאה בספר פוקח עיניים ומרתק זה תבהיר לנו עד כמה דרך החיים המערבית, הליברלית, הקפיטליסטית שאנו כולנו תוצריה ובה הורגלנו מאז סיום מלחמת העולם השנייה, עלולה בקרוב להשתנות.
This was an informative and interesting review of the history and events leading to the current rivalry and competition for global influence on many fronts between the U.S. and China. The unique perspective of an Israeli economic diplomat provides insight into this complex dynamic relationship.
Quite balanced, being not too pro-American neither too anti-Chinese. Makes some great points about the balance of power and the legitimate and illegitimate concerns of China and the US.
A ground-breaking exploration of the power struggle between two global giants...
"The Next Hundred Years' War: The Impact of The Imminent War Between China and the United States" by Eran Nitzan is a ground-breaking exploration of the power struggle between two global giants that threaten the very fabric of our world. With extensive experience as an Israeli diplomat and economic attaché to the US, Nitzan provides an unparalleled perspective on the mindsets and incentives driving both nations.
Through meticulous analysis, Nitzan unveils the multifaceted dimensions of this longstanding conflict, encompassing political agendas, economic development, military strategies, and climate policies. He astutely argues that this battle for supremacy will inevitably escalate into a full-fledged war over the next century, presenting dire consequences for every citizen on the planet.
What distinguishes this book is Nitzan's objective approach, offering an in-depth understanding of the direct and indirect forces shaping this complex struggle. He delves into the core elements fuelling the enmity between China and the United States while elucidating how these two nations continuously challenge and reshape each other. Importantly, Nitzan demonstrates that even countries choosing not to participate directly in this conflict will be far from immune to its reverberations.
"The Next Hundred Years' War" serves as an urgent call to action, compelling readers to grasp the profound implications of the China-US power struggle and inspiring proactive measures to mitigate its potentially catastrophic fallout. Nitzan's expertise and nuanced analysis make this book an indispensable resource for policymakers, scholars, and individuals deeply concerned about the future of our interconnected world.
Amidst heightened geopolitical tensions, Nitzan's work stands out as a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of an issue that demands our immediate attention. "The Next Hundred Years' War" is essential reading for anyone seeking to comprehend the intricate dynamics between China and the United States and the far-reaching impact it will have on the global stage. Highly recommended. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
‘The conflict with China is seeping into the heart of the U.S.’ - An important alert!
Israeli author Eran Nitzan has been Israel’s economic attaché in Washington DC and has extensive experience as Deputy Director of the Budget Department, Israeli Ministry of Finance. In this, his initial book offering, he brings into the focus the many realities of our ‘dependence’ on China’s tech market along with the political tension between the two countries and in doing so he offers insights as to the growth of China’s influence that could lead to major conflict. His book has been translated from the Hebrew by Kaaren Fish.
Nitzan’s book is brimming with such statements as ‘Some governmental agencies are appalled at what they view as China selling its soul to the capitalist West, while others - mostly covertly - seek greater freedom and openness.’ and ‘How is China, which just forty years ago was starvation-stricken on a level comparable to Sudan, become a superpower that is expected to surpass even the United States?’ Placing such information and questions before us serves as a platform for examining what is happening at present - our dependence on China’s advanced development of technology and supply of same, the changes in China’s military armament and growth as an economy with advanced authority as a capitalist dictatorship - all themes that deserve attention and understanding. As Nitzan states, the conflict between China and the US is not about resources or territory, but about control and world influence. ‘In the Right corner, in Blue - the United States. In the Left corner, in Red - China.’ Well researched and written in a most accessible manner, this book is important for examining world politics and world power. ‘It’s about making room at the top.’ Read and consider - an impressive and important book. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book
A very good analysis of what are the points of view of each side & how Israel is caught in the fray . Nitzan mostly concentrates on the economic side of the ongoing conflict but without making it a super boring book full of tables and never ending numbers
הרבע הראשון של הספר מעט מייגע, כמעט הפסתי לקרוא , כיוון שהוא עובר על רקע כללי שהוא די אלמנטרי. בהמשך זה משתפר ומפרט ברמה מאוד גבוהה לגבי סין המודרנית. השפה מאוד גבוהה ולאטים מרגישה מיושנת. בסך הכל מאוד מומלץ.