Global Consequences of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine. The Economics and Politics of the Second Cold War: Grzegorz W. Kolodko, Cham: Springer, 2023, x + 174pp., open access ebook.

Grzegorz W. Kolodko's book, "Global Consequences of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine: The Economics and Politics of the Second Cold War," examines the wide-ranging effects of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Kolodko identifies several major challenges facing the world, including the Second Cold War, the rise of authoritarianism, and the environmental crisis. He argues that these challenges can only be overcome by changing our economic, social, and political thinking. Throughout the book, Kolodko challenges conventional wisdom on various political and economic issues, such as the causes of the war and the effectiveness of sanctions against Russia. He also discusses the impact of the war on global warming and the need for coordinated economic cooperation between regions. Kolodko concludes by emphasizing the importance of rational vision and his "new pragmatism" as a solution to the world's problems. [Extracted from the article]