Eyes Wide Open
Non-Fiction, Current Affairs
The West under pressure
Despite all its efforts, NATO was not able to prevent Russia’s brutal assault on Ukraine: the consequences and disruption of this war will continue to be felt throughout Europe and the world for years to come. Not only Russia but also its close partner China will pose enormous strategic challenges for the West – and NATO must not repeat its mistakes. The strategy expert Dr. Stefanie Babst takes us inside the workings of the transatlantic alliance. Her fascinating analysis shows not only how we headed into the disaster with eyes wide open, but also why a change of course is necessary.
• An insider's report by NATO’s former Chief Strategic Policy Analyst and expert on security policy
• Astute examination of the international context of threat and strategies for the future
• For readers of Herfried Münkler and Catherine Belton ('Putin's People')
Stefanie Babst, born 1964 in Kiel, held different leadership positions within NATO over the course of 22 years. In her final role, she was responsible for global communication and crisis forecasting for the Western alliance. She has experienced political crises, military interventions and the expansion of NATO at first hand. Since March 2020, she has been working as a strategic advisor, supporting the European Leadership Network in London.
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The West under pressure
Despite all its efforts, NATO was not able to prevent Russia’s brutal assault on Ukraine: the consequences and disruption of this war will continue to be felt throughout Europe and the world for years to come. Not only Russia but also its close partner China will pose enormous strategic challenges for the West – and NATO must not repeat its mistakes. The strategy expert Dr. Stefanie Babst takes us inside the workings of the transatlantic alliance. Her fascinating analysis shows not only how we headed into the disaster with eyes wide open, but also why a change of course is necessary.
• An insider's report by NATO’s former Chief Strategic Policy Analyst and expert on security policy
• Astute examination of the international context of threat and strategies for the future
• For readers of Herfried Münkler and Catherine Belton ('Putin's People')