Global Consequences of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine : The Economics and Politics of the Second Cold War

This book highlights the geopolitical and economic consequences of the 

Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The author, a key architect of Polish eco-

nomic reforms and the most frequently cited economist from post-Com-

munist countries, shares new insights into the causes and mechanisms 

of the Second Cold War. Written in an unorthodox, bold and lucid style, 

the book raises provocative issues and provides convincing answers to 

some of the most difficult questions, such as who the true beneficiaries 

and interest groups behind the war are, and what their motives and con-

flicting goals are. 

The book also introduces readers to the greatest challenge of our time, 

climate change, and explores the long-term effects of the current arms 

race and rearmament spiral on global warming. This interdisciplinary 

book, which also addresses the challenges of inflation, mass migrations 

and clashes between democracy and authoritarianism, will appeal to 

anyone interested in the contemporary geopolitical shifts triggered by 

the Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but also in the dynamics and directions 

of the evolution of the new cold war.