The Storm Before the Calm
America's Discord, the Coming Crisis of the 2020s, and the Triumph Beyond
by:
George Friedman
in:
Political Theory
Summary:
The book presents a forecast of the 2020s as a tumultuous decade for the United States, marked by political, social, and economic crises. It predicts that these challenges will ultimately lead to institutional reforms and a new era of American prosperity and stability.
Key points:
1. American History Cycles: Friedman outlines two cycles shaping US history - an 80-year institutional cycle and a 50-year socio-economic cycle. These cycles help understand the past and predict the future.
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