Once again, the world is at a crossroads.
Disturbing parallels with the 1930s are becoming increasingly apparent. The liberal order is eroding, authoritarian regimes are rearming, and the West appears weaker than ever. Historian and security expert Dr. Moritz Polat arrives at a startling conclusion: a new axis of war is forming—Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran—exploiting the strategic power vacuum to impose a world order that transcends freedom and democracy.
Time is running out, and the window of opportunity is closing.
Between 2027 and 2030, a decision may be made regarding whether the world will slide into a new global conflict of a systemic nature. At its core: a potential attack on Taiwan, arguably the most dangerous flashpoint of our time. Dr. Polat analyzes this development with a critical eye, examining historical parallels, strategic turning points, and the psychological profiles of political leaders.
Xi Jinping’s Window on History – and the Preparation for War
Putin’s Long-Term Strategy – From Donbas to the Global South
North Korea and Iran – Ideological Firebrands in the Shadow of the Great Powers
The United States and Europe – Divided Democracies Suffering from Self-Doubt
An Early Warning System: Is History Repeating Itself?
The hallmarks of 1939 seem eerily familiar today: nationalist rhetoric, historical revisionism, military buildup, and political polarization. Dr. Moritz Pollat shows how these patterns not only reflect history but also constitute an early warning system. Anyone who wants to understand the present must absorb the lessons of the past and recognize the clear and disturbing parallels.
This book takes readers on a journey through the most dangerous years of world history to the volatile present.
| Publisher | Goldegg Verlag |
| Author | Dr. Moritz Pollat |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Publication Date | 24/04/2026 |
| Pages | 240 |
| Edition | first |
| Size | 14.53 x 2.34 x 21.67 cm |
| About the Author | Dr. Moritz Pollat is one of Germany’s leading voices in transatlantic security policy. As a historian and university lecturer at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, he combines academic depth with keen strategic insight. His analyses, ranging from the Cold War to current shortcomings in security policy, are insightful, clear, and consistently relevant to contemporary international developments. His particular expertise in military matters stems not only from his theoretical engagement but also... |
| Publisher Address | office@goldegg-verlag.com |
| ISBN | 978-3-99060-555-4 |