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Chia Pao-yu, a pro-democracy activist, lives in exile in Paris under the name Jean Valjaur. Surviving various crises, he critiques Western views on Maoism and reflects on his activism. He works with the Foundation for Human Values Forever but quits after a troubling incident. Chia's "Planetary Manifesto" warns of global conflict before his mysterious disappearance.

The book presents an "alternative realist" approach to understanding major power wars by critiquing traditional concepts like "polarity" and "sovereign" decision-making. It introduces the idea of "highly uneven polycentrism" and employs a comparative historical method to analyze the pre-World War I, pre-World War II, and Cold War eras alongside the contemporary post-Cold War landscape. The author argues for the necessity of multilateral diplomacy by the US to prevent a polarized global system, advocating for innovative power-sharing and joint sovereignty arrangements.

Focusing on the evolution of Euro-Atlantic relations, this study analyzes the shifting dynamics between the European Union and the United States. It examines key political processes shaping the transatlantic alliance and evaluates interactions with significant third countries and regions, including Russia, China, and the Middle East. The book also explores the EU and US's roles within major international organizations like NATO and the UN. Ultimately, it aims to provide policy recommendations to enhance and sustain the transatlantic relationship.

The collection showcases over thirty years of poetic protest, blending personal experiences with global encounters. It delves into a variety of intense social and political themes, reflecting the author's dissent and activism. Through vivid imagery and powerful emotion, the poems serve as a wake-up call to societal issues, making a poignant statement about the world we live in.

The book delves into the complexities of the NATO-Russian relationship, highlighting the potential dangers of NATO's expansion into Central Europe. Gardner warns that this enlargement could stretch NATO's political unity and provoke reactions from Russia and other non-member states. He offers a critical analysis of current security dynamics and concludes with a proposal for an alternative security framework for the region, aiming to address the challenges posed by NATO's actions and the geopolitical landscape.