VEDRINE Hubert <br/><br/>
History strikes back :  how states, nations, and conflicts are shaping the 21st century / 
Huber Vedrine ; trans by Philip H.Gordon. 
 - Washington, D.C. :  Brookings Institution Press,  2008. 
 - xii, 143 pages ; 23 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes index. 
<br/><br/> "Offers an overview of world politics since the fall of the Berlin Wall. Takes issue with the belief that states are unnecessary and globalization and free markets will make a better world. Promotes a 'smart Realpolitik' to guide West relations with emerging powers, manage globalization, and deal with environmental challenges"--Provided by publisher. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780815789840 (hbk.) :  22.95 USD 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>BALANCE OF POWER<br/>INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS<br/>WORLD POLITICS --21ST CENTURY