The Forces Shaping Our World
We are living through a period of profound global transition. Established assumptions about power, security, technology, society and the international order are being challenged at a pace rarely experienced within a single generation.
Alina Vey’s work seeks to understand this changing landscape. Through historical analysis, strategic enquiry and evidence-based research, she examines the forces reshaping the twenty-first century—from geopolitical rivalry and the emergence of a multipolar world to technological transformation, artificial intelligence and the evolving nature of conflict.
Her writing considers not only how nations compete for power and influence, but how deeper structural changes are transforming the societies within them. Questions of institutional resilience, social cohesion, identity, meaning and belonging sit alongside examinations of defence, international relations, emerging technologies and global strategic competition.
At the heart of Vey’s work is a broader question: how do individuals, societies and nations navigate periods of profound change without losing the foundations upon which stability, cooperation and human flourishing depend?
Rather than approaching these questions through ideology or political allegiance, her work seeks to examine competing perspectives, historical patterns and emerging realities with independence and intellectual curiosity.
Written for both general and specialist readers, Alina Vey’s books invite readers to look beyond the immediate headlines—to understand the deeper forces transforming our world, and to consider the choices that may shape what comes next.
War, Intervention and the Modern World
EXPANDED SECOND EDITION War, Intervention and the Modern World examines the changing nature of conflict and the difficult choices nations face when confronted with war, instability and humanitarian crisis. Drawing on history, geopolitics and international relations, Alina Vey explores the forces that lead states to intervene, the consequences of military action and restraint, and the increasingly complex relationship between national interest, sovereignty, morality and international order. From conventional warfare and great-power competition to proxy conflict and the strategic dilemmas of an interconnected world, the book considers how intervention can reshape not only individual conflicts but the wider balance of power. Written from a non-partisan and analytical perspective, it invites readers to look beyond simple narratives of victory and defeat and consider one of the defining questions of international affairs: when should nations intervene — and what are the consequences when they do, or when they choose not to?
The Meaning Crisis: Identity, Purpose, and the Search for Belonging in the Modern World
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NEW COMPACT EDITION – The Meaning Crisis: Identity, Purpose, and the Search for Belonging in the Modern World explores one of the defining questions of our time: what happens when societies become materially connected yet increasingly uncertain about meaning, identity and belonging? Bringing together ideas from history, psychology, culture and contemporary society, Alina Vey examines the forces reshaping how we understand ourselves and one another — and considers how a renewed sense of purpose, connection and shared humanity might be found in an increasingly fragmented world.
Global Partnerships and the Future of Technology
Technology is transforming the foundations of global society. From artificial intelligence and digital networks to biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, and emerging forms of communication, technological change is reshaping economies, security, governance, and the way nations interact.
Global Partnerships and the Future of Technology explores how international cooperation will determine humanity’s ability to navigate this new technological era. As innovation accelerates, no nation can address the opportunities and risks of technological transformation alone. The future will depend on partnerships built around knowledge-sharing, responsible development, ethical frameworks, and a shared commitment to progress.
This book examines the evolving relationship between technology and global cooperation, exploring how nations, institutions, and societies can work together to harness innovation while addressing challenges such as inequality, cybersecurity, technological competition, and the changing nature of power.
In an age where technology is becoming one of the defining forces of the twenty-first century, collaboration will shape not only economic success and strategic influence, but the future direction of civilisation itself.
Global Partnerships and the Future of Technology offers a thoughtful exploration of how cooperation, innovation, and human responsibility can help build a more resilient and connected world.
War, Intervention, and the Modern World
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An examination of modern military intervention, sovereignty, conflict, and the changing nature of warfare in the twenty-first century. This book explores the strategic, political, and human consequences of intervention in an increasingly interconnected world.
The Collapse of the Postwar World
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A study of the weakening foundations of the international order established after the Second World War. The book investigates the growing pressures on global institutions, alliances, and the stability of the modern system.
The Age of Fragmentation
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An analysis of the political, economic, and social forces driving division within states and across the international system. The book explores how fragmentation is reshaping governance, identity, and global cooperation.
The Crisis of the West
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Crisis of the West examines a question that has become increasingly difficult to ignore: what happens when societies remain materially powerful yet begin to lose confidence in the ideas, institutions and shared assumptions that once held them together? Looking beyond the politics of any single government or nation, Alina Vey explores the deeper pressures shaping the Western world—from geopolitical competition and economic uncertainty to cultural fragmentation, declining institutional trust and a changing international order. Rather than predicting inevitable decline, the book considers the West as being at a point of transition, asking whether its greatest challenge lies not simply in the forces gathering beyond its borders, but in its ability to rediscover cohesion, purpose and confidence within them.
The Remaking of Civilization
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The Remaking of Civilization explores a world undergoing a transformation that reaches far beyond politics or economics. Technology, artificial intelligence, demographic change, shifting centres of global power and evolving ideas about identity and community are beginning to reshape the foundations upon which modern societies were built. Alina Vey examines these forces not as isolated developments, but as interconnected parts of a much larger historical transition—one that may redefine how people live, work, govern and understand their place in the world. Neither a prediction of collapse nor a promise of progress, the book asks a more fundamental question: as one era gradually gives way to another, what kind of civilisation are we choosing to build?
The New Great Game
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The New Great Game examines the return of strategic competition in an increasingly multipolar world. As established and emerging powers compete for influence, resources, technology, trade routes and geopolitical advantage, the international order is being reshaped by relationships that are more complex than the rivalries of the past. Alina Vey explores how shifting alliances, economic interdependence, regional ambitions and the growing importance of energy, infrastructure and technological power are changing the global balance. Moving beyond a simple contest between East and West, the book considers a world in which cooperation and competition increasingly exist side by side—and asks what this new era of great-power rivalry may mean for the future of international stability.
Current Series
The Alina Vey Geopolitical Series explores war, international order, fragmentation, civilizational change, technological transformation, and the future of global power through evidence-based historical and geopolitical analysis.
Society, Culture & Human Meaning
Exploring the social, cultural, and psychological challenges of contemporary life, including meaning, identity, belonging, technology, and human flourishing.
The Meaning Crisis
Identity, Belonging, and Purpose in the Modern World
The Meaning Crisis explores the growing challenges of meaning, identity, belonging, loneliness, and technological change in contemporary society. Drawing on insights from psychology, philosophy, sociology, and history, the book examines how individuals and communities can rediscover purpose and resilience in an increasingly complex world.
The Future Human: Technology, Identity, and the Transformation of Society
In an age of artificial intelligence, biotechnology, social media, and digital connectivity, humanity stands at a pivotal moment in its history. Technological change is reshaping how we work, communicate, form relationships, and understand ourselves.
The Future Human explores the profound questions emerging from this transformation: What does it mean to be human in an increasingly technological world? How will artificial intelligence, automation, and human enhancement reshape society? Can technological progress coexist with human flourishing, meaning, and freedom?
Drawing upon history, philosophy, psychology, and contemporary technological developments, Alina Vey examines the opportunities and challenges of the digital age. From virtual relationships and surveillance to longevity, biotechnology, and the future of work, this book offers an evidence-based exploration of the forces shaping the next chapter of human civilisation.
At a time of rapid change and uncertainty, The Future Human invites readers to consider not only what humanity can become—but what it should become.
The Hollow Shield: Britain and the Crisis of Defence
In an era of renewed great power competition, technological disruption, and growing geopolitical uncertainty, questions surrounding national security have returned to the forefront of international affairs. As the strategic environment evolves, states must adapt to new challenges while preserving the institutions upon which their security depends.
The Hollow Shield examines the historical evolution of British defence policy and the challenges facing the United Kingdom in an increasingly complex world. From the legacy of the Cold War and the post-Cold War peace dividend to NATO, defence spending, procurement, and military readiness, the book explores how changing strategic realities are reshaping national security.
Drawing upon history, strategic studies, and contemporary security analysis, Alina Vey examines the rise of hybrid warfare, cyber threats, artificial intelligence, drones, and the changing character of conflict. The book also explores nuclear deterrence, the future of Trident, and Britain’s place within an increasingly multipolar international order.
At a time when assumptions about security are being tested once again,
The Hollow Shield invites readers to consider whether Britain’s defence institutions are prepared for the challenges of the twenty-first century—or whether the shield upon which national security rests is becoming increasingly hollow.
The Human Era: Progress, Responsibility, and Our Shared Future
The Human Era: Progress, Responsibility, and Our Shared Future explores one of the defining questions of the twenty-first century: how can humanity navigate unprecedented technological, economic, and social change while preserving the values that bind us together?
Drawing on history, philosophy, science, politics, and culture, Alina Vey examines the opportunities and challenges shaping the modern world, from artificial intelligence and globalisation to environmental pressures, demographic change, and social fragmentation.
Thoughtful, balanced, and accessible, The Human Era argues that progress alone is not enough; the future will depend on our collective ability to exercise wisdom, responsibility, and a shared commitment to human dignity.
The Moral Compass: Finding Common Ground explores one of the defining questions of our age: how can people with different beliefs, backgrounds, and perspectives continue to live together in an increasingly divided world?
Drawing on history, philosophy, psychology, and human experience, Alina Vey examines the values that have helped societies flourish across cultures and generations. Thoughtful, balanced, and accessible, the book explores truth, responsibility, fairness, empathy, and trust, offering a compelling reflection on what still unites us and why shared principles remain essential to the future of humanity.