This book honors the work of Dr. Harald Malmgren, a renowned scholar and practitioner in international strategy and policy.

The book presents a systemic approach to understanding global changes, connecting seemingly disparate actions and actors, focusing on the intersections of defense, economics, and politics.

It highlights the importance of “new thinking” in a world increasingly shaped by complex, multi-dimensional interactions, as opposed to the traditional siloed approach to international relations.

The book  addresses key themes of geopolitical shifts, particularly concerning Russia, Europe, and China, as well as the challenges to the established international order.

The book underscores a world in transition, where traditional power structures are shifting, and the need for new thinking in international relations, defense, and economics is crucial. The Western-dominated order is being challenged by the actions of Russia and China, and a systemic, long-term approach is essential to navigate these changes.

Dr. Malmgren’s career and his intellectual framework provides a strong basis for understanding these complex issues and how to move forward.

Malmgren was a problem solver rather than a partisan warrior, emphasizing his willingness to work with key players across different political parties. Malmgren noted in the book: “I asked by Nixon whether I was a Repbublican or a Demcrat. I said: “yes.” When Nixon asked what that meant, I explained that I was not a partisan warrior, but rather a problem solver.”

Malmgren was a “systems-level thinker” with a unique ability to connect different issue areas: As his daughter Pippa Malmgren commented: “He does not think in silos. He has no analytical fences in his mind. He is a systems level thinker.”

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