Cambridge, UK & New York: Cambridge University Press, (2021) dj. Hardcover - A book written before Putin invaded Ukraine, an action which demonstrates that war is stupid, but unfortunately, there is less aversion to war than he posits in this book. "A powerfully argued, clearly written but ultimately unpersuasive update of his conviction that since war has now become a thing of the past, a policy of 'complacency,' even 'appeasement,' would be a far more sensible substitute. Either would save lives, fortune and face. Besides, he contends, endless wars, nuclear stockpiles and fat Pentagon budgets have so far produced only misery, failure and national humiliation." (Washington Post) Appendices, notes, references, index. ix, 332 pp. ISBN: 978-1108843836.