The United States is the world's only superpower: no other nation possesses comparable military and economic power or has interests that bestride the globe. Yet the critical question facing America remains unanswered: What ought to be America's global strategy to preserve and maintain its exceptional position in the world? It is this question that Zbigniew Brzezinski tackles head-on in this incisive and pathbreaking new book.Central to Brzezinski's analysis is the struggle for control of the Eurasian landmass, which is home to the greatest part of the globe's population, natural resources, and economic activity and is the "grand chessboard" on which America's supremacy will be ratified and challenged in the years to come.The heart of The Grand Chessboard is Brzezinski's analysis of the four critical regions of Eurasia and of the stakes for America in each arena -- Europe, Russia, Central Asia, and East Asia -- why France and Germany will play pivotal roles whereas Britain and Japan will not; why NATO expansion offers Russia the chance to undo the mistakes of its past (and why Russia cannot afford to toss this opportunity aside); why the fates of Ukraine and Azerbaijan are so important to America; and why China is more likely to be America's geostrategic partner than a menace.Brzezinski's surprising and original conclusions often turn conventional wisdom on its head as he lays the groundwork for a new and compelling vision of America's geostrategic interests. Once again, Zbigniew Brzezinski provides our nation with a philosophical and practical guide for maintaining and managing our hard-won global power. 

Review: The Grand Chessboard: American Primacy And Its Geostrategic Imperatives

top five books every student of International Relations should read by Piotr Pietrzak Author of the prospects for humanitarian intervention in Syria Read full review

Review: The Grand Chessboard: American Primacy And Its Geostrategic Imperatives

Disclaimer: the entire field of Geopolitics is, of course, a big fraud. In Russia, this book has been for a long time considered an ultimate evil, akin to Mein Kampf. However, the book was ...

Review: The Grand Chessboard: American Primacy And Its Geostrategic Imperatives

the core of the book is Eurasia "the space between Asia and Europe" and the space of influence of China, Russia and US. 2nd players Turkey,Iran and Soviet Islamic nations. the discussions of these ... Read full review

Review: The Grand Chessboard: American Primacy And Its Geostrategic Imperatives

"How the United States both manipulates and accommodates the principal geostrategic players on the Eurasian chessboard and how it manages Eurasia's key geopolitical pivots will be critical to the ... Read full review

Review: The Grand Chessboard: American Primacy And Its Geostrategic Imperatives

I think that this book has it's place, although dated and old it does show American attitudes towards different nations during the 90's. I found that this book did help me understand why certain things where done the way they where. In all a worthwhile read. Read full review

Review: The Grand Chessboard: American Primacy And Its Geostrategic Imperatives

I rate 5 for must of his geostrategics analysis and predictions, although I completely disagree on some others. But is indeed interesting to read this book and think about his complicated and ... Read full review

Review: The Grand Chessboard: American Primacy And Its Geostrategic Imperatives

Fascinating review of International Relations at the turn of the century. Some insightful ideas about the countries that really hold the geo-strategic key to Eurasian management. Sets up an intriguing ... Read full review

Review: The Grand Chessboard: American Primacy And Its Geostrategic Imperatives

unfortunately, the scenario the author would like to avoid is happening now. suggest to read the latest one "strategy vision" Read full review

Review: The Grand Chessboard: American Primacy And Its Geostrategic Imperatives

This is a shallow and dated book, of little interest to a contemporary reader. It is both Euro-centric and security-centric, and spends far too much time on questions of NATO membership for the former ... Read full review