New Cold Wars

Outline

New Cold Wars (2024) examines how rivalry between the United States, China, and Russia has returned to shape world politics. David Sanger describes how hopes for cooperation after the end of the Cold War faded, and explains the new competition over technology, trade, military power, and influence. Drawing on years of reporting, the book offers a clear guide to today’s global power struggles.

• Rivalry among the United States, China, and Russia has returned and is again shaping world politics.
• Hopes for lasting cooperation after the end of the Cold War faded over time.
• Today's competition is fought over technology, trade, military power, and influence, not only over weapons.
• Cyberwarfare and technological rivalry are central arenas in the struggle between the major powers.
• David Sanger draws on years of reporting to give a clear guide to current global power struggles.

David Sanger is an American journalist who has reported on national security, foreign policy, and technology for The New York Times for decades, including as its White House and national security correspondent. He has shared Pulitzer Prizes for his reporting. His books include Confront and Conceal, The Perfect Weapon, and New Cold Wars.