A review by hannahleelovestoread
Cold War Two: Navigating a New Era of Uncertainty for the Economy, Finance, Energy, Technology, Trade, and Supply Chain by Jason Schenker

challenging informative medium-paced

4.0

This book takes a detailed look at the geopolitical intricacies of the fallout of the Cold War and why, in author Jason Schenker’s opinion, the world is in the midst of the titular Cold War Two. He posits that China, not Russia, is in fact the most dangerous power facing the United States and its allies. Schenker points out that, unlike former generations, modern American students learn about the World Wars as two parts of one broader conflict. The infamous Cold War, he argues, should similarly be viewed as a twin of the alliance declared by Russia and China on February 4, 2022.

Admirably, Schenker prefaces the bulk of the text by reviewing his credentials as an economist and futurist who is clearly well-versed in twentieth-century history. His line of thinking is not politically biased; he criticizes — albeit gently — the Nixon, Biden, and Trump administrations for what he sees as their fumbling of the situation at hand. While this is no light read, it is an essential one for anyone desirous of a deeper understanding of current events.