The holiday season is a great time for reading. That's why we're dedicating this edition of the Brief to books! Whether you're looking for a gift or need something to read for an upcoming trip, check out new titles on technology, international relations, economics, and more.
Mireya Solís provides a sweeping look at Japan's domestic economic and political evolution, its economic statecraft, and the array of geopolitical challenges that have shifted the country's security profile.
The 19th century's industrial Gilded Age—the last great technology-driven era—offers critical insights for addressing today's tech challenges. Former FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler explains what we can learn.
Robert Kagan's new title provides a comprehensive and historical account of America's rise to global superpower. The book shows both the perils of a U.S. withdrawal from the world and the price of international responsibility.
Sometime before 2030, the fifth billionth person will join the middle class. Will this group thrive or falter in the years ahead? Homi Kharas explores.
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The technology landscape. Amid poor competition, privacy invasions, and a distorted public information sphere, Mark MacCarthy details how to regulate digital industries. And in Landry Signé's new book, learn what the "Fourth Industrial Revolution" means for Africa.
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