‘Who better to guide us through the chaotic world of the last 25 years than one who had a ringside seat for much that went on, and who writes about it with such insight and skill? This is a must read book.’ - Sir Anthony Seldon, author of Truss at 10 'In my time working on Europe, João Vale de Almeida was the most important name in my address book: a view I suspect was widely shared.’ – Lord Kim Darroch, former British ambassador to the United States 'This is a superb book: provocative, witty, erudite, sober - and sometimes sobering - but ultimately wise in its prescriptions.’ - Sir Ivan Rogers, former UK Permanent Representative to the EU 'This book is a rare opportunity to look behind the diplomatic curtain and see events and the people who inspired them up close and personal.' - Baroness Catherine Ashton, former High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs Today we are witnessing one of the most dangerous geopolitical situations of modern times, heralded by loud populist and
