How Long to Read The Nature of the Post-Cold War World

How Long Does it Take to Read The Nature of the Post-Cold War World?

It takes the average reader and 39 minutes to read The Nature of the Post-Cold War World by Charles William Maynes

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Charles Maynes reviews the major transitions that marked 45 years of Soviet-American strategic confrontation. Predictably, the U.S. global role and defense resources are declining as old threats decrease and domestic problems move higher up on the policy agenda. Less predictably, the relative defense spending of small powers is likely to increase, adding to the potential for regional instability. These trends and the proliferation of weapons technology, including weapons of mass destruction, will drive the major powers toward their third attempt in this century to deal with global instability through collective security. Power will become more evenly distributed as America's military dominance recedes and others' economic power increases. Such trends, Mr. Maynes believes, should not be disturbing so long as prudent retrenchment does not become a foolish retreat from an American global role. William Hyland believes that no president since Calvin Coolidge has inherited an easier foreign policy agenda. Presidents from Truman through Bush did the cold war "heavy lifting," and the Clinton transitional era should mark the ascendancy of domestic over foreign policy issues. Economic power is essential to America's future and the country faces the difficult task of economic recovery while avoiding the political expedience of protectionism or other forms of belligerence toward our trading partners. This would accelerate international fragmentation, undermining the political trends toward a collective security regime that is vital to the new world order and is the best alternative to the extremes of U.S. isolationism or global policeman. Mr. Hyland advises against grand strategic visions. Instead, selectivity based on national interests should be a guiding principle while we put our economic house in order.

How long is The Nature of the Post-Cold War World?

The Nature of the Post-Cold War World by Charles William Maynes is 38 pages long, and a total of 9,804 words.

This makes it 13% the length of the average book. It also has 12% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Nature of the Post-Cold War World Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes and 53 minutes to read The Nature of the Post-Cold War World aloud.

What Reading Level is The Nature of the Post-Cold War World?

The Nature of the Post-Cold War World is suitable for students ages 8 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy The Nature of the Post-Cold War World?

The Nature of the Post-Cold War World by Charles William Maynes is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy The Nature of the Post-Cold War World by Charles William Maynes on Amazon click the button below.