Disorder. Hard Times in the 21st Century

Turbulence in the world has become global. How to understand why the modern world has been tested? What are the sources of crises and upheavals in politics, economics, society, and the energy sector? What other changes await humanity? There are no simple explanations, but understanding important processes can bring us closer to understanding what is happening to the world. The book “Chaos. Hard Times in the 21st Century” by Professor Helen Thompson of the University of Cambridge is a history of our time, a comprehensive guide for those interested in international relations and the political problems of our time.

This is an opportunity to look at the world through a window that has just been washed. The 21st century is a time of geopolitical and economic upheavals that have led to increased geopolitical competition, destabilization of the Middle East, a crisis in the European Union, and the reactivation of old divisions in the United States. Helen Thompson's powerful and thoughtful study explores the connections between energy, global finance, and the state of liberal democracy.