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Mikhail Gorbachev
Essential Thoughts
This book sets out the ideas and ideals, the spirit and vision that guided Mikhail Gorbachev in his world-changing agenda, in a concise form.
It also offers Gorbachev’s insights into how each of us can help to restore humanist values and personal responsibility as the foundation of global politics.
This wealth of wisdom is an invaluable resource for overcoming the huge social and environmental challenges that humanity faces today. The boundless optimism and confidence of this colossal world figure can inspire each of us to play our role, large or small, in helping to create a sustainable and peaceful future for our planet earth and all its inhabitants.
“We are one mankind, we are one planet!”
– Mikhail Gorbachev
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About the editor
The book’s editor, Michael S. Karlen of Switzerland, has selected text passages by Mikhail Gorbachev to shed light on a number of current challenges such as the new political thinking, leadership and responsibility, US-Russia relations, climate change and more. Karlen says: “Having studied the subject for over two decades, I felt there was a huge treasure of wisdom, knowledge and practical know-how that should not be lost and that could be of great value and importance to overcome today’s challenges. I have attempted to gather these gems and present them in a concentrated and easily accessible format for a wider audience.”
The majority of texts in this book are selected from Mikhail Gorbachev’s books, speeches, letters and interviews, some never before available in English. Commentaries from contemporaries and historians related to Gorbachev and his work are added to give additional historical context and understanding of the Soviet leader’s impact. The book is richly illustrated with historic photographs that offer further glimpses into the personality of this fascinating world figure.