Global Consequences of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine : The Economics and Politics of the Second Cold War

"This book highlights the geopolitical and economic consequences of the Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The author, a key architect of Polish eco- nomic reforms and the most frequently cited economist from post-Com- munist countries, shares new insights into the causes and mechanisms of the Second Cold War. Written in an unorthodox, bold and lucid style, the book raises provocative issues and provides convincing answers to some of the most difficult questions, such as who the true beneficiaries and interest groups behind the war are, and what their motives and con- flicting goals are. The book also introduces readers to the greatest challenge of our time, climate change, and explores the long-term effects of the current arms race and rearmament spiral on global warming. This interdisciplinary book, which also addresses the challenges of inflation, mass migrations and clashes between democracy and authoritarianism, will appeal to anyone interested in the contemporary geopolitical shifts triggered by the Russia⁰́₉s invasion of Ukraine, but also in the dynamics and directions of the evolution of the new cold war."-- Provided by publisher Contents 1 In a Dark Shadow Notes 2 This World of Ours Got into a Trap Notes 3 Nothing Justifies Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Notes 4 The US Should not Provoke Taiwan to Declare Independence Notes 5 The Fifth Partition of Poland is Being Prepared? Notes 6 How Many Years Will This War Last? Notes 7 Against Whom the People’s Anger Turns Notes 8 The Economics of Sanctions Work Differently from Their Politics Notes 9 Sanctions Are Intended to Bring About the Results Desired by Their Enforcers Notes 10 Great Inflation Is a Delayed Invoice for the Pandemic and a Prepayment for the War Notes 11 A Very Expensive War is Getting Even More Expensive Notes 12 Globalization Has Taken a Few Powerful Blows But Has not Been Knocked Out Notes 13 Help Ukraine to Rise from the Ruins Notes 14 The Second Cold War is a World War Notes 15 The More NATO Grows, the Less Secure Europe Is? Notes 16 Nostalgia for Authoritarian Regimes Sets In Notes 17 All Scenarios Are Black, Although the Geography of the Frying Will Vary Notes 18 Where to Get These Billions and Trillions Notes 19 Euro-Atlantic and Euro-Asian Mega-Systems Can Peacefully Compete and Cooperate Notes 20 Something Far Worse Than the Seven Plagues of the Bible Notes Bibliography Index "This book highlights the geopolitical and economic consequences of the Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The author, a key architect of Polish eco- nomic reforms and the most frequently cited economist from post-Com- munist countries, shares new insights into the causes and mechanisms of the Second Cold War. Written in an unorthodox, bold and lucid style, the book raises provocative issues and provides convincing answers to some of the most difficult questions, such as who the true beneficiaries and interest groups behind the war are, and what their motives and con- flicting goals are. The book also introduces readers to the greatest challenge of our time, climate change, and explores the long-term effects of the current arms race and rearmament spiral on global warming. This interdisciplinary book, which also addresses the challenges of inflation, mass migrations and clashes between democracy and authoritarianism, will appeal to anyone interested in the contemporary geopolitical shifts triggered by the Russia0́9s invasion of Ukraine, but also in the dynamics and directions of the evolution of the new cold war."-- Provided by publisher