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Powerful nations are determined to assert dominance on the world stage. And as their push for power escalates, a new order is affecting everyone across the globe. Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a part of it, but in reality, this power struggle impacts every corner of our world--from Helsinki to Beijing, from Australia to the North Pole. 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And it poses a question: As we consider uncertain, even terrifying, outcomes, will it be possible for the West and Russia and China to prevent a new World War?\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 0593474147\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9780593474143\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Sciutto, Jim\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Dutton\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dutton","offers":[{"title":"Paperback (Mar 2026)","offer_id":46291787350213,"sku":"9780593474143","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9780593474143.jpg?v=1780113084"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.inveni.store\/collections\/history-wars-conflicts-general.oembed?page=2","provider":"Inveni","version":"1.0","type":"link"}