A global pandemic finds millions swarming across the U.S. border.
Major U.S. cities are leveled by black-market nukes.
China’s growi... read full description
Major U.S. cities are leveled by black-market nukes.
China’s growi... read full description
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Mar 07, 2009
Paul
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Looking at the changing face of war in the 21st Century, this book looks at several deadly scenarios that will threaten America's, and the world's, security in the near future.
A large part of the world's oil tankers have to travel through two geographic choke points: the Strait of Malacca, between Malaysia and Indonesia, and the Persian Gulf. What would happen to the price of oil, and the world economy, if one was closed because a supertanker was sunk in the most inconvenient spot, a More...
A large part of the world's oil tankers have to travel through two geographic choke points: the Strait of Malacca, between Malaysia and Indonesia, and the Persian Gulf. What would happen to the price of oil, and the world economy, if one was closed because a supertanker was sunk in the most inconvenient spot, a More...
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Jan 04, 2011
Cherith
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Then again, what else do you expect from a book that Joe Lieberman praised? Andrew Krepinevich's book oozes so much hatred, it really makes your jaw drops.
The book propounds 7 catastrophic scenarios. Five of them are caused by or directly related to Muslims. While the other two aren't, Krepinevich nevertheless managed to insert a few parts about "radical Islamists".
Chapter 1 is about the implosion of Pakistan.
- In page 31, Krepinevich mentions someth More...
The book propounds 7 catastrophic scenarios. Five of them are caused by or directly related to Muslims. While the other two aren't, Krepinevich nevertheless managed to insert a few parts about "radical Islamists".
Chapter 1 is about the implosion of Pakistan.
- In page 31, Krepinevich mentions someth More...
Dec 01, 2010
William
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So how many ways can the United States lose in a future conflict or crisis? Andrew Krepenivich counts the ways in his "7 Deadly Scenarios."
Scenarios are basically hypothetical problems that are within the span of possibility in the real world, which planners use to practice crafting policies and responses. They might fall "out of the blue," but even an unexpected hypothetical will jar the reader into thinking about solutions from different angles, perhaps outside t More...
Scenarios are basically hypothetical problems that are within the span of possibility in the real world, which planners use to practice crafting policies and responses. They might fall "out of the blue," but even an unexpected hypothetical will jar the reader into thinking about solutions from different angles, perhaps outside t More...
Apr 27, 2009
Richard
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Personally, I wasn't as interested in this book as I thought I would be. So my personal rating would be 2 stars. However, it's not the author's fault that my level of interest is low. Objectively, I would say the book earns at least 4 stars. I split the difference and awarded 3 stars.
Just like the reviews and blurbs say, the author presents 7 possible future conflicts in order to guide US planning and strategy. This isn't pie-in-the-sky stuff. Every scenario is believable and i More...
Just like the reviews and blurbs say, the author presents 7 possible future conflicts in order to guide US planning and strategy. This isn't pie-in-the-sky stuff. Every scenario is believable and i More...
Apr 02, 2009
James
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The scenarios the author presents are very plausible. They're grounded in projections of present reality, take place in the near future, and are carefully thought out. Anyone interested in military science, geopolitics, or near-future economics should read this. I hope the leaders of the world are thinking about possibilities like these so that they won't be caught unprepared if they start to happen.
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Dec 11, 2011
John
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A fascinating look at some potential future conflicts. As Krepinevich himself states, these scenarios aren't necessarily likely - rather, they're written with a level of hyperrealistic detail to illustrate potential shortcomings in the U.S. military posture. It's a quick but engrossing summary of some hotspots around the globe, if nothing else: Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, China, Mexico and others. The author wears his politics on his sleeve in a few places but it's not glaring enough to be dist
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May 25, 2009
Kevin
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A disturbing peek over the military horizon …
Author Andrew Krepinevich has written a chilling cluster of future scenarios in which American power, society and safety may be challenged by both conventional and unconventional foes. 9/11 was minor league compared to some of the situations he describes.
Krepinevich is neither predicting nor ruling out these set pieces, aiming to stimulate strategic thinking and planning for the American military as part of its war gaming.
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Author Andrew Krepinevich has written a chilling cluster of future scenarios in which American power, society and safety may be challenged by both conventional and unconventional foes. 9/11 was minor league compared to some of the situations he describes.
Krepinevich is neither predicting nor ruling out these set pieces, aiming to stimulate strategic thinking and planning for the American military as part of its war gaming.
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Jul 16, 2009
Kate
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This is a fascinating description of 7 possible scenarios the US may find itself in in the future. They range from domestic bombings to a pandemic to civil war in Pakistan. Basing these scenarios off of trends that have developed within the last 1-2 decades, Krepinevich paints believable pictures of a drastically different world.
Apr 01, 2009
Jake
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Very well researched. The author is very knowledgeable about the subject and helps the reader think outside the box in assessing different scenarios. However, it is not as layman friendly as I would have preferred.
Feb 28, 2010
Stacy
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For writers, this is an interesting study in projecting future realities based on current facts. I don't agree with several of his core premises, so I'm finding most of the scenarios implausible, but there's enough walk-through of how the projection process works to make for interesting reading (I am, admittedly, skipping some of the clunkier sections).
Sep 14, 2011
Loren
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Scary but a little far fetched and very little into how would be the best way to solve the problems. Hate having problems that people don't suggest an answer for.
Aug 25, 2010
Patmead
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Food for thought. Scenario thinking is important for many things in life.
Jun 28, 2011
Frank
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Krepinevich offers seven global crisis scenarios -- more like war gaming exercises -- that could happen in the coming years. Ranging from Iran to China to Russia, each is scary in their own way, well thought out and quite provacative. For the political strategist as well as market strategists, this is a good book to feed your imagination and expand your vision of just what might happen one day (God forbid!).
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