A World Safe for Democracy: Liberal Internationalism and the Crises of Global Order by G. John Ikenberry offers a sweeping, authoritative history of liberal internationalism’s rise, decline, and potential resurgence. Drawing on two centuries of geopolitical evolution, Ikenberry defends the enduring power of open, rules-based global institutions—arguing that they remain vital for safeguarding democracy amid today’s crisis of populism, authoritarian challengers, and fractured international norms. Throughout, he balances rigorous scholarship with practical insight, urging a reimagined liberal order rooted in equity, cooperation, and resilience. This timely volume is indispensable for policymakers, scholars of international relations, and readers seeking clarity amid global uncertainty.
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A World Safe for Democracy – G John Ikenberry
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A World Safe for Democracy: Liberal Internationalism and the Crises of Global Order by G. John Ikenberry is a compelling, historical defense of liberal internationalism, making the case that—a fractured world notwithstanding—it remains the most viable framework to protect and reinvigorate democracy.
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