In 'Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present', Fareed Zakaria offers a discerning analysis of the transformative periods that have sculpted today’s world. Tracing back to the 17th century, Zakaria examines the Netherlands' ascendance to wealth and the birth of contemporary politics. The tumultuous French Revolution and its enduring impact are explored, alongside the ramifications of the Industrial Revolution, the catalyst of Western global supremacy and modernity. The author parallels these historical disruptions with today's revolutions in globalization, technology, identity, and geopolitics. Zakaria probes how such forces drive ideological splits and propel the contestation of identity, shaping the contentious global stage as the United States confronts a shift in its hegemonic status. With acuity and foresight, he postulates that despite the prevalent unrest, hope endures; with judicious action, democratic internationalism can thrive, repudiating the narrative of irreversible decay.