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A World Transformed

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A World Transformed is a detailed and reflective account of global politics at the end of the Cold War, written by former U.S. President George H. W. Bush and his National Security Advisor, Brent Scowcroft. The book provides an insider’s perspective on one of the most pivotal periods in modern history (1989–1993), when the world witnessed the collapse of the Soviet Union, the reunification of Germany, the liberation of Eastern Europe, and the Gulf War.

The authors chronicle how the Bush administration managed the transition from a bipolar world to a new international order with restraint, pragmatism, and diplomacy—seeking stability rather than triumphalism in victory. Drawing on declassified documents, personal diaries, and first-hand experiences, the book offers both a historical record and a reflection on leadership during global transformation.

Key themes include:

The end of the Cold War: Bush’s cautious approach in dealing with Gorbachev and the Soviet collapse, emphasizing partnership and peace over provocation.

German reunification: the complex diplomatic efforts to unify Germany within NATO while maintaining European stability.

The Persian Gulf War (1990–1991): a case study in coalition-building, deterrence, and the decision not to overthrow Saddam Hussein after liberating Kuwait.

U.S.–Soviet relations: the balancing act between encouraging reform and preventing chaos in post-Soviet states.

Foreign policy philosophy: Bush and Scowcroft advocate for measured realism, multilateral cooperation, and moral restraint in the exercise of American power.

Leadership under uncertainty: insight into decision-making in crises such as Tiananmen Square, Panama, and the disintegration of Yugoslavia.

The book’s central message is that the careful management of power and diplomacy during times of upheaval can achieve peace without arrogance or domination. Rather than celebrating American hegemony, Bush and Scowcroft stress the importance of international order, coalition building, and responsible statecraft.

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No. Panggil

327.73\'009\'09-Bus-w

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New York : Alfred A. Knopf., 1998

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590 hal 13 x 20

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English

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978-0-679-45089-0

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