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“Incisive . . . crisp narration . . . Her stories are vivid and
offer in into early influences on future leaders. . . . Her
eyewitness accounts are particularly valuable because they are
transfused with her deep knowledge of the history and the
politics of the region….The narrative remains lively and
accessible throughout the book . . . Manuel shows us that an
optimistic path is possible: we can bring China and India along
as partners . . . readers looking for an astute, fast-paced
overview should not miss This Brave New World.”, San Francisco
Chronicle
“A thoughtful analysis of this Asian contest and a strategy for
keeping it from turning violent. As a co-founder of a consultancy
formed by Condoleezza Rice, Stephen Hadley and Robert Gates,
[Manuel] enjoys access to top policy figures, and much of what is
new in the book comes from her conversations with senior
officials in China and India. Ms. Manuel highlights the ing
dissatisfaction with corruption among the upper and middle
classes of both countries.”
, The Wall Street Journal
"A fresh take on American relations with India and China . . .
This Brave New World does as much as any book I’ve read to stitch
all the different threads together. . . . treating potential
adversaries with empathy and choosing the non-cynical
perspective—like Manuel’s—is a precondition for [a] better
world." -- Andrew Small, War on the Rocks
“By turns alarming and encouraging . . . Manuel delineates with
clarity [why] the U.S. must attend closely to . . . harmonious
future relations with China and India.", Kirkus Reviews
“This Brave New World beautifully portrays the two rising powers
that will do much to shape this century. Anja Manuel weaves
together colorful vignettes of Chinese and Indian life at all
levels with keen policy in about engaging both countries,
all in one readable and informative book. If you have room for
just one book in your suitcase on your way to China or India—this
is the perfect candidate.”
—Condoleezza Rice, former U.S. Secretary of State
“This is, above all, a portrait of the century to come, and the
vital role that America must play in the world’s most important
diplomatic dynamic. With her knowledge of India and China, Anja
Manuel demystifies our disagreements, separates insecurities from
aggressions, and makes a powerful case that American interests
are served not by bemoaning the rise of Asia, but by fostering
and shaping its success.” —Evan Osnos, author of Age of Ambition:
Chasing Fortune, Truth, and Faith in the New China
“China and India together comprise over a quarter of the world’s
population. The e of their people and the conduct of their
governments will shape global politics and the e of the planet
itself. This Brave New World is wonderfully written, with
compelling stories and a powerful thesis. It combines history,
politics, and personal stories about both countries in an
engrossing book that outlines two very different possible
futures… Should be in the library of all foreign policy experts,
business readers, and anyone interested in world
affairs.”—Anne-Marie Slaughter, CEO of New America Foundation,
author of Unfinished Business: Women Men Work Family
“Engaging, deeply researched, at times heartbreaking and funny,
Anja Manuel has created a tour de force of what makes China and
India tick. She condenses a vast a of learning into a lively
narrative for busy readers. This Brave New World should be
mandatory reading for anyone doing business in or traveling to
either country, or who merely wants a thoughtful, optimistic
glimpse into our global future.”—Meg Whitman, President and CEO
of Hewlett Packard Enterprise
“Anja Manuel has written an elegant and inful guide to
America’s future. How should we engage India and China on all the
big challenges ahead? This is an impressive and important book, a
fascinating read, and a powerful call to action.”—Nicholas Burns,
Professor, Harvard University and former Under Secretary of State
“[A] concise, informed book on the potential benefits and hazards
of a new world economic order that promises to be anything but
orderly….Ms. Manuel outlines positive steps enlightened American
leadership could take to create her envisioned ‘brave new world’
of peaceful cooperation.”, The Washington Times
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About the Author
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Anja Manuel is cofounder and partner with former Secretary of
State Condoleezza Rice, National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley,
and Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, in RiceHadleyGates LLC, a
strategic consulting firm. She served as an official at the US
Department of State from 2005-2007, responsible for South Asia
policy. She has traveled extensively across China and India, and
with her business clients, regularly experiences tough government
negotiators and managing unruly subsidiaries in cities from
Beijing to Bangalore. A graduate of Harvard Law School and
Stanford University, Manuel now lectures at Stanford. When she is
not on a plane, she lives in San Francisco with her husband and
two young children.
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