Braver New World: ‘A stunning dose of optimism’ Alastair

Braver New World: ‘A stunning dose of optimism’ Alastair

At a time when democracies seem paralyzed by fear and populations are turning inward, award-winning journalist John Kampfner travels to ten countries confronting our shared challenges with bravery and imagination.

– Taiwan’s health system achieves 90% patient satisfaction at a fraction of the cost of the NHS.
– Moroccan solar panels in the Sahara produce enough clean energy to power two million homes.
– Estonia has transformed itself into a digital pioneer in a single generation – becoming the world’s first fully digital government where 97.6% of citizens access state services online.
– Costa Rica has tripled its economy while doubling its forest cover, proving that green policies can pay direct dividends.

What unites these countries, and more, is a refusal to accept that difficult problems are unsolvable. The places showing true innovation are often those with their backs against the wall – not wealthy nations assuming they have all the answers. Braver New World is an urgent reminder that solutions exist. The question is whether we have the courage to learn.

Publisher Atlantic Books
Author JOHN KAMPFNER
Country United Kingdom
Publication Date 09/04/2026
Pages 400
Edition first
Size 14.53 x 2.34 x 21.67 cm
About the Author JOHN KAMPFNER is an award-winning author, broadcaster, foreign-affairs commentator and conference speaker. He began his career reporting from East Berlin (during the fall of the Wall) and Moscow (during the collapse of communism) for the Telegraph. After covering British politics for the Financial Times and BBC, he edited the New Statesman. He has been Chair of several organizations. He is a regular TV and radio pundit
Publisher Address intfo@Atlantic Books.com
ISBN ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1805462507