Customer Review: The challenge faced by U.S. policy in Iraq is an indication of Kishore Mahbubani's assertion that you cannot export democracy into countries that are not ready for it. In his book "The New Asian Hemisphere" Mahbubani points to the limitations of Western leadership in such areas as free trade,... more info
Customer Review: Some interesting ideas but the analysis is not that convincing. For example, the further rise of China is far from assured despite current hype.
Customer Review: I agree with the other two reviews that this book gives an important perspective on the outside world's view of the American projection of power and culture. It is not quite as distressing as they would have you believe. Although serious mistakes have been made since 9/11, and our popularity and... more info
Customer Review: I bought the first edition of this book some 4-5 years ago, mainly for its provocative title, and the very obvious Asian face on the cover. Reading the book slowly over a period of two months, across several journeys, I was deeply impressed by the clarity of thought, and the unique perspective that... more info
Customer Review: Kishore Mahbubani is an avowed admirer of America and what it stands for. When the European empires crumbled in the aftermath of the Second World War, it looked as if America was going to deliver mankind from servitude and oppression and faciliate every nation's right to self determination...and for... more info
