HarperCollins A New Cold War: Henry Kissinger and the Rise of China

In July 1971, USA national security Henry Kissinger rose to power, his secret meeting with the Chinese leader ultimately led to a new beginning of a relationship between these two countries and what made America invest in China economy and ultimately China rose to a position of a powerful country.This book is a collection of essays on Kissinger and the relationship between China and how it emerged to be the super-power that it is today, forcing its neighbouring countries and influencing its neighbouring countries. America's intention was just to make China an independent country so that it can neutralize the cold war that is going on, and harmonize and adopt western philosophies like democracy. This is where the strategies of America went wrong, Giving China financial support, hoping it would make the change made the condition worse, China rose to a superpower, aid provided by America was spent by the chinese in their economy and building their military, which led to making China a powerful country as well as threatening the neighbouring country with its power. The book is non-biased and written in an essay format.My reviewTo be honest, I am the least of the person who is interested in politics or what changes did the government of the USA did that could affect us but after the recent events, I have realized that it is important to stay aware of what is happening not only in our country but also what is happening around the world as well as there is no better way to learn history & politics by looking back in past than just like history repeats itself it is important to be aware of what has happened in the past and what is going on in the present.My take on this book - anyone who is interested in learning about Kissinger and its history and relationship with China should read this book.

A New Cold War is collection of 19 essays by Analysts of 10 Nations about US National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger's secret visit to China in 1971 and it's long term impact on US, China and rest of the World.The Essays cover the impact of the event and its role in changing US-China relations. The critical yet powerful move contributed to the end of Cold War in 1991, making US the sole superpower. It also aided China's economic growth. Today, these two superpowers are once again in a state of Cold War, referred to as "The New Cold War".50 yeas later, this book talks about how a secret visit changed the course of history and geopolitics and created a new world order.Don't miss this one if you are into international relations and politics.

A New Cold War is crew of 19 articles by Political analyst of 10 Nation-states about US National Security Consultant Henry Kissinger's surreptitious social call to China in 1971 and its extended stretch influence on US, China and rest of the Realm. The theses seek out to comprehend the protagonist amuse yourself by Kissinger in cooperation as a high-ranking US government bureaucrat and as a supplicant for China in worldwide access strip of supremacy. A meticulous examination of the title role of China in comprehensive political affairs and economy in footings of pecuniary domination and the significances of its on the rise encouragement in the South Asian, East Asian and SE Asian nations is enlightened. Book anxieties at slightest particular all-purpose acquaintance on dogmatic staples specifically on overseas associations.

China was not in the limelight until late twentieth century. It rose in its position because of USA's strategy to win the cold war. USA wanted a buffer that would be independent and could influence the neighbouring countries in various ways and make these countries join and neutralize or even win the cold war. Henry Kissinger, an American diplomat and former Secretary of State, played an important role in forming this alias and building China's economy.There are various points where USA went wrong in their game plan.This book is a collection of essays divided on the basis of Geopolitical and Geo-economic perspective and Regional perspective. The essays are beautifully written and very easily conveys the information!If you are interested in knowing more about how China became a super power or even you are interested in political history you can give this book a read!

This book is educational, insightful and analytical. It is divided into two parts : Geopolitical & Geoeconomic Perspectives and Regional Perspectives. The book is a collection of writeups by eminent personalities. I love reading columns by C. Raja Mohan sir who is a leading columnist of The Indian Express and writes on international relations, he and other experts like him have contributed their thoughts to this book. It's a great book that will provide food for thought and broaden your perspective on the subject matter.