In Quality of Life, Balance of Power, and Nuclear Weapons (2015), Alexander V. Avakov presents a meticulously researched statistical yearbook that examines the intersection of geopolitical power, military capability, and societal well-being. This essential reference work combines global statistics with insightful analysis to guide policymakers, researchers, and informed citizens.
Global Metrics and Power Dynamics:
Avakov evaluates the balance of power among nations by analyzing key indicators such as military spending, nuclear arsenals, and economic output. Through comparative tables and in-depth commentary, the book reveals shifting global power structures and emerging geopolitical trends.
Quality of Life and National Security:
The yearbook highlights how military dominance often contrasts with quality-of-life indicators such as education, healthcare, and income equality. Avakov underscores the human cost of militarization, arguing for policies that balance national security with social development.
Data-Driven Insights:
With over 100 statistical tables, Avakov provides an unparalleled look at global metrics. His analysis includes country-specific data on nuclear capabilities, military alliances, and economic competitiveness, offering a robust framework for understanding international relations.
Policy Implications and Future Trends:
The book explores policy strategies that can reshape global stability through arms reduction, international cooperation, and sustainable development. Avakov’s forward-looking perspective encourages global leaders to prioritize peace and prosperity over conflict-driven policies.
Essential Reading for Global Affairs Experts:
Quality of Life, Balance of Power, and Nuclear Weapons (2015) is a vital resource for diplomats, policy advisors, and academics interested in defense policy, international relations, and global development. Its data-driven approach fosters a deeper understanding of how power and progress are interconnected in today’s complex world.
Alexander V. Avakov was born in the USSR. Interested in economic statistics since childhood, he accomplished his formal university education in mathematics and mathematical economics with additional studies in economics, philosophy, law, politics, anthropology, sociology and psychology.
As a result of early political maturity he was arrested in 1975 for distributing liberal-minded leaflets at the university. Sentenced to a year and half of hard labor, he was sent to a KGB-run camp for political prisoners. After completing the prison term, he emigrated from the Soviet Union and settled with his family in the United States.
Dr. Avakov has published several books with Algora, including Plato's Dream Realized: Surveillance and Citizen Rights, from KGB to FBI, and a variety of statistical studies analyzing the relative power of nations in terms both economic and military, including undeclared nuclear weapons.
