World Politics since 1989. Jonathan Holslag

      1  Cover

      2  Endorsement

      3  Title Page

      4  Copyright

      5  Dedication

      6  The pendulum A missed opportunity Harmony contested Gray zone Outline Notes

      7  Overture 1. Progress The weakening of the West The limits of globalization China vs Global South Security Environment Perspective Notes 2. A doubtful victory The Cold War Opportunity to lead Economic fragility Decadence Challenges on the horizon? Future Notes 3. The new order seen from elsewhere The new Mongols China’s Goddess of Democracy Lotus in a mud pond The journey of the Middle East The plagues of Africa Maquilas Subic Bay Structural violence Notes

      8  Act 1 (1989–2000) 4. Missed opportunities The detaching of America Inc. American hollow Eurostar Carry on Notes 5. Reluctance to lead Blue area Moral hazard Cruise missiles Contradictions Notes 6. Making rivals rich “I hate our China policy!” In China’s shadow Boris and George Bling bling conservatism Kalashnikov lifestyle Failing to lead Notes

      9  Act 2 (2000–2010) 7. Disregard and decadence Disneyland Subprime (also known as “not good”) The audacity of hope Europe’s elastic run Eurozone I am Jesus Legitimacy Notes 8. A foreign policy of recklessness Hubris Chocolate makers Checkbook World trade Cookie cutter Notes 9. Globalization and the return of power politics China Velvet glove imperialism Kaliningrad African renaissance aborted