In this book, Ian Bremmer explains the historical shift in the international system and the global economy, describing an unprecedented moment of global uncertainty. For the first time in seven decades, there is no single power or alliance ready to accept the challenges of global leadership. A generation ago, the United States and Japan were powerful energy hubs and free market democracies that pushed the global economy forward. Today, they struggle to find their footing. Political analyst Ian Bremmer asserts that the global power structure faces a leadership vacuum, exacerbated by the diverse political and economic values of the G20, contributing to a global catastrophe marked by urgent financial crises. International cooperation has never been more crucial in a world overwhelmed by borderless challenges—ranging from global economic stability and climate change to cyber attacks, terrorism, and food and water security. The lack of global leadership will stir uncertainty, competition, and, in some cases, open conflict. Bremmer also warns of the danger of the world turning into a series of walled communities, a result of regionalizing rather than globalizing power. This book provides essential insights for anyone navigating the new global arena. Ian Bremmer is an American political scientist born in 1969, specializing in U.S. foreign policy. He is the president and founder of the Eurasia Group and a Global Research Professor at New York University. He has numerous publications, including "The End of the Free Market: Who Wins the War Between States and Corporations?" and "The J Curve: A New Way to Understand Why Nations Rise and Fall." Publishing house: Dar Al-Farabi for Publishing and Distribution. Number of Pages: 312. Year of publication: 2014.