energy imperialism

In geopolitical terms, Klare foresees the rise of “proto blocs” akin to the Cold War standoff between the U.S. ... These proto blocs would include China, Russia, and Central Asian countries against the U.S. and Europe, Japan, Australia, and South Korea, among others. ..

faultlines of a multipolar world

After a brief discussion of the rise and collapse of the Cold War order, Hiro shows how the United States consolidated a unipolar system. First, it clipped Russia’s wings with economic shock therapy. Without any geopolitical rival, the U.S. used the alibi of humanitarian..

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