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.