Great table of contents! Indeed, the hardest thing for a scholar/author to do is boil the heck out of one's draft, if I may speak in culinary terms, until you get that perfect, concentrated sauce at the end. As someone who has traveled many times to Central and Eastern Europe and who has lived in China, the geopolitical lessons of your book will be vitally important. I hope you can write the Prologue at the last possible minute before running the presses because of the ensuing volatility ahead. 'Twill be very insightful to say the least.
Great job! The Table of Contents looks fascinating ... Just a thought: As can be noted American leadership was central when another superpower with a messianic ideology pursued leading role in its own fashion. Is this analysis proper in the 21st century where there are no real superpowers other than the US and as what cost must we pursue such a central role? What is the US’ international role in a multi-polar world?
I like the second title option offered. It's less sterile and more in-your-face: something that is needed in order to stand out on shelves or in online ads. I look forward to being able to buy it - after I get done paying for a new washer and dryer (alas) that decided to die around Christmas.
And welcome back: there aren't too many Hoover Institution fellows whose views I like.
The book title and ToC look great! Two minor-ish suggestions:
First title and subtitle better than the second
“Lessons and Non-Lessons from the Cold War for How to Deal with China and Russia Today” should become “Lessons from the Cold War for How to Deal with China and Russia Today”
I vote for the second title---it more clearly explains the book's content. The first one is a tad general and might not grab someone's attention as well. Looking forward to it!
Excellent, thank you for your work, it is critically needed to frame the current dystopian period and establish a sound path forward.
Great table of contents! Indeed, the hardest thing for a scholar/author to do is boil the heck out of one's draft, if I may speak in culinary terms, until you get that perfect, concentrated sauce at the end. As someone who has traveled many times to Central and Eastern Europe and who has lived in China, the geopolitical lessons of your book will be vitally important. I hope you can write the Prologue at the last possible minute before running the presses because of the ensuing volatility ahead. 'Twill be very insightful to say the least.
Thank you for all your work on this Substack and your books and publications. I look forward to reading your book.
Hey, great news, and congratulations! Any chance you could link to independent booksellers rather than Amazon for book sales? Here's a link for a great book! https://bookshop.org/p/books/from-cold-war-to-hot-peace-michael-mcfaul/15280635?ean=9781328624383
will do
I'm glad you're back. The book sounds great.
Yay!! We do need your strength and your knowledge but most of all we need your sense of honor. Glad to have you back♥️
I like this title: Autocracy Versus Democracy: China, Russia, and the New World Order
appreciate this feedback
Great job! The Table of Contents looks fascinating ... Just a thought: As can be noted American leadership was central when another superpower with a messianic ideology pursued leading role in its own fashion. Is this analysis proper in the 21st century where there are no real superpowers other than the US and as what cost must we pursue such a central role? What is the US’ international role in a multi-polar world?
I like the second title option offered. It's less sterile and more in-your-face: something that is needed in order to stand out on shelves or in online ads. I look forward to being able to buy it - after I get done paying for a new washer and dryer (alas) that decided to die around Christmas.
And welcome back: there aren't too many Hoover Institution fellows whose views I like.
Thanks!
I like this title: Autocrats Versus Democrats: Cold War Lessons for Dealing with China and Russia Today
Looking forward to reading your new book!
The book title and ToC look great! Two minor-ish suggestions:
First title and subtitle better than the second
“Lessons and Non-Lessons from the Cold War for How to Deal with China and Russia Today” should become “Lessons from the Cold War for How to Deal with China and Russia Today”
I vote for the second title---it more clearly explains the book's content. The first one is a tad general and might not grab someone's attention as well. Looking forward to it!
Appreciate that feeback!