Abstract

"Why do dictators want to go to war?" "Why is President Trump allowed to act selfishly?"
This book covers all the key points of international affairs. Learn the "why" of world events with this one book!

Russia's invasion of Ukraine, President Trump's attack on Venezuela... The amount of turbulent geopolitical news continues to increase year after year. Eighty years after World War II, the world seems to have once again entered a period of warring states, with major powers competing to expand their spheres of influence.

Will this terrible era of increased conflict continue?

Every news story has a background and reason. And what the future holds depends on whether understanding of global issues spreads throughout society. Learn about:

・Why compromise is difficult in the Ukraine-Russia war
・The conspiracy theories on social media that are driving democracies to self-destruction
・Why spies are not cultivated in Japan
・The geopolitical advantages of royal diplomatic power

This is the ultimate introductory book for a clearer understanding of the world!

Author’s Information

He joined the Nikkei Inc. in 1998. After working in the Political, Economic, and International Affairs departments, he has served as Moscow bureau chief and Vienna bureau chief. He has conducted on-site reporting in over 40 countries around the world, building a wide network of contacts with political and business leaders, military personnel, and cultural figures. He currently serves as an editorial committee member and editorial writer. During his university years, he conducted on-site research on the Bosnian civil war. He reported on the reality of the war from the ground in Ukraine, where Russia was invading, and in November 2025, the Russian government designated the country as a target for sanctions, banning entry into the country. He is an avid cat lover and learned to swim in his 40s. His book, "Geopolitics for 13-Year-Olds: Globe Voyage with Kaizoku" (Toyo Keizai Inc.), has sold over 260,000 copies and won the Liberal Arts category award at the 2023 Readers' Choice Business Book Grand Prix.