A Phoenix Rising: Resurgence of the Middle East and Asia as World Powers

This timely book examines the resurgence of the major civilizations of the Middle East, India, and China as they claim their historic places of power and prestige now that the world is entering a new age. In the new global system that has emerged in recent decades, two-thirds of the nations of the world are newly created, each striving to generate a place in the global economy and a national identity based on traditions. In this new world order, the Middle East and Asia contend with the West for influence and position.