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Genre: Political Science, Current Affairs, Global Issues
Ratings: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3.5/5)

Book Review:
This book presents a sweeping overview of the myriad threats facing humanity in the modern era. L.B. Dissanayake, writing from the perspective of a seasoned professional rather than a career academic, catalogs the major factors that contribute to global instability.

The author identifies a wide range of perils, from the immediate dangers of global terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction to the longer-term, systemic challenges of environmental degradation, overpopulation, and climate change. The strength of the book lies in this comprehensive, if broad, compilation of 21st-century risks.

The approach is more expository and diagnostic than prescriptive, serving as a stark warning about the ''perilous journey'' that has destabilized the world. It is a useful introductory text for readers seeking a consolidated view of global conflicts and challenges, framed by the author's unique perspective as a financial expert looking at the balance sheet of human security.