Argues that the United States must prepare for a potential conflict with China over Taiwan to maintain its position as a global superpower. The book presents a comprehensive strategy for deterring Chinese aggression and preserving American hegemony in the Indo-Pacific region. It analyzes the geopolitical landscape, military capabilities, and economic factors that shape the US-China rivalry, offering a clear-eyed assessment of the challenges ahead. Provides policymakers and readers with a roadmap for navigating the complexities of great power competition in the 21st century, emphasizing the importance of alliances and strategic prioritization. Interestingly, Europe and the ongoing conflict with Russia are merely side actors in this context.

The book offers an insightful exploration into the lives of the poor and the economic decisions they make. It presents groundbreaking research and analysis on the most effective ways to address global poverty. Banerjee and Duflo use real-world examples and rigorous evidence to challenge common assumptions and propose innovative solutions that can significantly improve the well-being of the world's poorest populations.