Fareed Zakaria

"The Decadent Society" offers a powerful portrait of the stagnation and decay that define our turbulent times. As the Western world struggles with economic stagnation, political stalemates, cultural exhaustion, and demographic decline, society is caught in a strange kind of "sustainable decadence" that threatens to endure for longer than we think. Through a broad range of topics, from earthbound surveillance to recycling of Baby Boomer pop culture, Douthat provides an enlightening diagnosis of our modern condition, offering insight into how we got here, how long our malaise might last, and how it might ultimately end."

Explore the power politics in the Middle East and learn about Turkey's ambitions to become a great power, as author Soner Cagaptay delves into the presidency of Recep Tayyip Erdogan. From a crackdown on dissent and journalistic freedoms, to breaking ranks with traditional Western allies and embracing an imperial-style foreign policy, Turkey faces unprecedented challenges. With historic adversaries resurging and a lack of support from former allies, is Erdogan's pursuit of power worth the risks? Find out in this insightful read.

This acclaimed book examines how geography shapes global politics, using ten crucial regions to explain the strategies of world powers. The author provides unique perspectives on Russia, China, the US, Latin America, and more, exploring how each country's physical characteristics impact their leadership and decision-making. Whether through ancient maps or Google Earth, this compelling read reveals how geography always plays a role in shaping our world.

Discover the American story through revealing conversations with our greatest historians! Co-founder of The Carlyle Group, David M. Rubenstein, captures the brilliance of esteemed historians, such as David McCullough, Ron Chernow and Bob Woodward. This Pulitzer Prize-winning author curated lively dialogues with these giants of history, offering fresh insights on pivotal moments from the Founding Era until the late 20th century. With an introduction from Rubenstein and a foreword from the first African American and woman to lead our national library, The American Story is destined to become a classic for serious readers of American history.

"DON’T BE EVIL" by Rana Foroohar exposes how the biggest tech companies are hijacking our privacy, livelihoods, social fabric, and minds. From the loss of privacy to digital surveillance, misinformation to predatory algorithms, and engineered products that manipulate our desires, Rana Foroohar tells the true story of how big tech lost its soul. With 30 years of experience in business and technology, she exposes the true extent of how behemoths like Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon are monopolizing our data and attention. This book offers a plan to resist and create a framework that fosters innovation while protecting us from the dark side of digital technology.

Blowout exposes the dark and corrupt world of the oil-and-gas industry, revealing how it has weakened democracies, destroyed environments, and propped up authoritarian regimes. From Oklahoma City to Siberia to Equatorial Guinea, Rachel Maddow takes us on a riveting journey, highlighting the greed and incompetence of Big Oil and Gas. This book is a clarion call to stop subsidizing the wealthiest industry on earth, to fight for transparency, and to check the influence of predatory oil executives and their enablers. The stakes have never been higher: as Maddow writes, "Democracy either wins this one or disappears."

This book by esteemed Yale Law professor Daniel Markovits challenges the notion of meritocracy in American society. Markovits argues that the meritocratic ideal - that social and economic rewards should follow achievement rather than breeding - is a sham, perpetuating inequality and consolidating wealth and privilege across generations. The author draws from his personal experiences to expose the inner workings of the meritocratic machine and suggests steps towards a new world that values dignity and prosperity for all Americans.

Explore the darker side of human nature with this highly anticipated book by one of today's top storytellers. Using history, psychology, and infamous legal cases, the author takes us on an intellectual adventure into the complexities of human interaction. Delve into the tragic consequences of misreading strangers and learn to challenge your assumptions in these troubled times. With original archival interviews and musical scoring, this enhanced audiobook edition brings the author's unparalleled storytelling to life.