Book description
Thanks to globalization, more countries depend on each other for trade,
capital, and ideas than ever before. Yet politically, these countries
are drifting further apart. In
Seeing the Elephant
, author and emerging markets expert Peter Marber describes how
increasing economic integration and the rise of new actors is
drastically altering the geopolitical landscape, and offers insights on
how the US can maintain a leading role in the 21st century and
beyond.
While America remains the single most important economy
today, rising economic powerhouses - China, Russia, India, Brazil and
others - bring a diverse set of interests to the table that the US
cannot afford to ignore, Marber explains. Moreover, globalization has
created thousands of non-state actors - corporations, banks, hedge
funds, activists and even terrorists - who bring their own concerns to
bear on the world system.
In the era of globalization, America's success hinges on the success
of its neighbors, too. Yet from its invasion of Iraq to its disregard
of major treaties - some recent US choices have shown little regard
for these new players. As the lines between economic, defense,
environmental, immigration, and energy policy become increasingly
blurred, having a holistic and coherent approach to cross-border
challenges is essential. Yet the forums and institutions that once
coordinated these relationships - the UN, World Bank and the G7- are
losing relevance and no longer adequately represent the world's
expanded power roster. To remain vital, Marber believes all our
multilateral institutions will require fresh ideas and revamping.
Seeing the Elephant demystifies globalization, and analyzes the
megatrends and interconnections of the 21st century. With bold
suggestions on how America reassert its historic leadership in the new
global arena, Seeing the Elephant should be required reading
for policy makers, businessmen and informed citizens alike.
Peter Marber (New York, NY) is global head of GEM
fixed income and currencies at HSBC Halbis Partners. He was formerly
Founding parter and Chief Strategist for the Atlantic Funds LLC, which
was acquired by HSBC in 2005. Marber began his career at UBS where he
was co-founder and President of the emrgency markets subsidiary. He
has been a faculty member at Columbia University since 1993 and has
taught at both the Business school and the School of International and
Public Affairs. He has also taught at Johns Hopkins University. He is
affiliated with theWorld Policy Institute and the New America
Foundation.
