Notwithstanding the title of the book, it is fairly clear by the end that in Mahbubani's view, either everyone (not just China and the USA) wins or no one wins. That said there is a wide range of common interests on which to build. There are many insights, but at the core, is the proposition that the outcome over time will depend mainly on the capacity (or its absence) on both sides, to understand and respect deep differences in civilizations that are built over hundreds and even thousands of years, ones that lead to varying governance structures and relative values with respect to individual freedoms, social and political stability and more in other words seeing the worlds through the eyes of the other. It will take most readers out of their comfort zone, and that is part of its strength. His assessment of the biases and mistakes on both sides is both brutal and crucial. In fact, he analyzes in an even-handed way the scenarios that could play out in the emerging rivalry between China and the USA. These skills, insights and experience are on full display in his new book, 'Has China Won?' A provocative title, but a little misleading. 'Kishore Mahbubani has deep experience in diplomacy and international relations, an highly-developed relatively rare ability to think strategically in complex settings, and a unique capacity (by virtue of his life story) to connect with and respect multiple civilizations and their values. 'Kishore Mahbubani's Has China Won? is a serious contribution: reviewing strategic wisdom from Kennan to Kennedy, asking provocative, even heretical questions about China's rise, and counseling a world safe for diversity.'- Graham Allison, author of Destined For War: Can America and China escape Thucydides's Trap, is the Douglas Dillon Professor of Government, Harvard University Not to be missed.'- Ian Bremmer, author of Us vs. Kishore captures the complexity of this battle with the measured nuance and clear insight it deserves.

'China and the US are locked in a struggle for international primacy, and the result of this contest will shape the world order for generations to come. Lampton : Oksenberg-Rohlen Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute, Asia-Pacific Research Center, Stanford University Professor Emeritus, Johns Hopkins-SAIS. Military power is not the most important weapon in the Arsenal of Democracy.'- David M.

Instead, Washington should adopt a long-term international strategy anchored in balance and cooperation reestablish sound internal leadership and governance win friends abroad instead of driving allies away avoid over-commitment and express moral modesty. primacy and exceptional virtue protected by high walls. 'Americans should heed Kishore Mahbubani's astringent advice, unwelcome as it may be: Cast away illusions about eternal U.S.

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