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Many see China's rise as a threat to US leadership in Asia and beyond. Thomas J. Christensen argues instead that the real challenge lies in dissuading China from regional aggression while eliciting its global cooperation. Drawing on decades of scholarship and experience as a senior diplomat, Christensen offers a deep perspective on China's military and economic capacity. Assessing China's political outlook and strategic goals, Christensen shows how nationalism and the threat of domestic instability influence the party's decisions about regional and global affairs.

Andrew Marshall is a Pentagon legend. For more than four decades he has served as Director of the Office of Net Assessment, the Pentagon's internal think tank, under 12 defense secretaries and eight administrations. Yet Marshall has been on the cutting edge of strategic thinking even longer than that. Covering some of the most pivotal episodes of the last half century and peopled with some of the era's most influential figures, The Last Warrior tells Marshall's story for the first time, in the process providing an unparalleled history of the evolution of the American defense establishment.

"Opponents of 'Brexit,' Emboldened by U.K. Court Ruling, Start Shaping Plans" is from the November 04, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Stephen Castle and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"‘Trump Effect’ Is Already Shaping Events Around the World" is from the November 28, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Peter Baker and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"How a Changing Climate Is Shaping a Leaf Peeper's Paradise" is from the November 02, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Craig S. Smith and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.