Every Nation for Itself

In his internationally bestselling book THE END OF THE FREE MARKET, Ian Bremmer wrote about the emergence of state capitalism, and what free market nations must to do protect their economies. The New York Times called it "well-crafted, thought-provoking," The Wall Street Journal called it "fascinating," and The Economist wrote that "Nobody with a serious interest in the current dilemma should pass it by."

In Bremmer's new book EVERY NATION FOR ITSELF: Winners and Losers in a G-Zero World (Portfolio; May 1, 2012; Hardcover), he turns his attention to the new world order he has named "The G-Zero". Instead of a world governed effectively by international bodies such as the G-7 and the G-20, the opposite has occurred. Member nations have just enough power to keep things from being accomplished, but none has enough clout-or the desire-to move anything forward. Without global leaders, we are facing a time of extraordinary economic and political uncertainty, with profound implications for all nations and corporations.

"With so much change already underway, the world has entered a period of transition and upheaval," Bremmer writes. "For those who would lead nations and institution through this volatile moment, the G-Zero will demand more than great power or deep pockets. It will require agility, adaptability, and the skill to manage crises-especially those that come from unexpected directions."

In EVERY NATION FOR ITSELF, Bremmer explains what the G-Zero is, and how we got here, from the rise of American power and western-dominated institutions following World War II, to the geopolitical and economic upheaval of the past five years. He explains how the G-Zero will lead to extended and intensified conflict on the international stage over vitally important issues, such as international macroeconomic coordination, financial regulatory reform, trade policy, and climate change. Bremmer then looks at the ability of countries, companies and institutions to navigate the risks and opportunities created by the G-Zero world-and separates the winners and losers. He makes predictions about what international order will grow out of this leaderless state, and finally outlines what this all means for the United States: how we can shape and help to lead this new world.

Ian Bremmer is president of Eurasia Group, the world's leading global political risk research and consulting firm. He is an A-list columnist for The Financial Times, blogs for Reuters and Foreign Policy, and has written for the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Newsweek, and Foreign Affairs, among other publications. His eight books include the international best-selling The End of the Free Market and The J Curve. He lives in New York City and Washington, D.C.

EVERY NATION FOR ITSELF is an incisive book about an international condition that is inevitable and unsustainable, but also ripe with opportunity. I urge you to schedule coverage for May, and I will call soon to discuss the possibilities.

"Global political economy has no sharper or more prescient analyst than Ian Bremmer. Everyone who cares about our collective future will need to carefully consider this book's impressive arguments."

-Lawrence Summers, former U.S. Treasury secretary; Charles W. Eliot University professor of Harvard University

"Ian Bremmer combines shrewd analysis with colorful storytelling to reveal the risks and opportunities in a world without leadership. This is a fascinating and important book."

-Fareed Zakaria, host, CNN's "Fareed Zakaria GPS"; editor-at-large, Time; author of The Post-American World

"Every Nation for Itself is a provocative and important book about what comes next. Ian Bremmer has again turned conventional wisdom on its head."

-Nouriel Roubini, chairman, Roubini Global Economics

"An insightful look at the relative decline of post-war international institutions, the must-evolve nature of American leadership, and the growing need for long-term, multifaceted cooperation between the U.S. and China. Required reading for anyone interested in the current state and near-term future of global affairs."

-Muhtar Kent, chairman and CEO, The Coca-Cola Company

"We have entered a new era where challenges are increasingly stretching across geographical borders. Every Nation for Itself is a must-read for any global executive who aspires to accurately assess the risks and exploit the opportunities created by this new environment."

-Duncan Niederauer, CEO, NYSE Euronext

"Bremmer's astute assessment of how the shifting geopolitical landscape will impact political and economic alliances provides essential insights for anyone conducting business at the global level."

-Dominic Barton, global managing director, McKinsey & Company

"Bremmer has written an essential navigational guide for all national and corporate leaders in the new leaderless world."
-Sir Martin Sorrell, CEO, WPP