Thanks to globalization, more countries depend on each other for trade, capital,
and ideas than ever before. Yet politically, these countries are drifting further
apart. In Seeing the Elephant, author and emerging markets expert Peter Marber
describes how increasing economic integration and the rise of new actors is
drastically altering the geopolitical landscape, and offers insights on how
the US can maintain a leading role in the 21st century and beyond.

While America remains the single most important economy today, rising economic
powerhouses . China, Russia, India, Brazil and others . bring a diverse set of
interests to the table that the US cannot afford to ignore, Marber explains.
Moreover, globalization has created thousands of non-state actors . corporations,
banks, hedge funds, activists and even terrorists . who bring their own concerns
to bear on the world system.

In the era of globalization, America's success hinges on the success of its
neighbors, too. Yet from its invasion of Iraq to its disregard of major treaties .
some recent US choices have shown little regard for these new players. As the
lines between economic, defense, environmental, immigration, and energy policy
become increasingly blurred, having a holistic and coherent approach to cross-
border challenges is essential. Yet the forums and institutions that once
coordinated these relationships . the UN, World Bank and the G7. are losing
relevance and no longer adequately represent the world's expanded power roster.
To remain vital, Marber believes all our multilateral institutions will require
fresh ideas and revamping.

Seeing the Elephant demystifies globalization, and analyzes the megatrends and
interconnections of the 21st century. With bold suggestions on how America
reassert its historic leadership in the new global arena, Seeing the Elephant
should be required reading for policy makers, businessmen and informed citizens
alike.

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