In a time marked by tariff wars, rising protectionism, and geopolitical rivalry, economist and international analyst Steve Jones offers a bold new framework for understanding how nations truly grow — and why collaboration, not confrontation, determines long-term prosperity.
The ebook edition of Lifecycle of Nations will be available free on Amazon on February 23 and 24, giving readers worldwide the opportunity to explore this timely framework at no cost.
In Lifecycle of Nations: A New World Order and Maturity Model for Global Economies and Markets, Jones introduces a five-stage Maturity Model for Economies and Markets. The model maps a nation’s progression from resource-dependent beginnings to post-industrial, innovation-driven consumer economies. Drawing from economic history, modern case studies, and the defining lessons of the 20th century, Jones argues that national development follows identifiable patterns, each stage carrying distinct trade dynamics, pressures, and responsibilities.
Through analysis of the United States, China, Germany, India, Vietnam, and others, Jones demonstrates how collaborative trade frameworks built prosperity after World War II, and how protectionism has repeatedly undermined it. From Adam Smith and David Ricardo to the repeal of the Corn Laws, from the Smoot–Hawley Tariff to President Reagan’s warnings against trade wars, history provides clear evidence: nations thrive when they specialize, exchange, and respect comparative advantage.
More than theory, Lifecycle of Nations serves as a diagnostic tool for policymakers, investors, business leaders, scholars, and engaged citizens seeking clarity in today’s fractured, multi-nodal global order. Jones challenges the rhetoric of “reciprocal tariffs” and proposes a deeper understanding of “reciprocal needs,” reframing global trade as a shared system of interdependence rather than zero-sum competition.
The book is part of the Churchill World Order Series, examining how the post-World War II multilateral framework was built and how it is being challenged today. Readers also receive access to a complimentary mini-book, Churchill’s Leadership Lessons from American Presidents, distilling five leadership principles Churchill drew from Washington, Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Truman, lessons that shaped Allied victory and the modern world order.
About the Author
Steve Jones is an economist, entrepreneur, historian, and international commentator on geopolitics, trade, and global governance. He is the author of All to One – The Winning Model for Marketing in the Post-Internet Economy (McGraw Hill) and has advised governments, multinational institutions, and think tanks. Following a corporate career with British Airways, EDS, Avis, and Accenture, he founded Sport4Kids, a children’s sports education business.
Inspired by current global crises and a desire to connect historical lessons with modern geopolitical challenges, Jones launched the Churchill World Order Series, exploring how applied history, constitutional principles, and structured frameworks can inform leadership and global governance in the 21st century.
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Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Lifecycle-Nations-Economies-International-Geo-Politics-ebook/dp/B0GP88N5KD
Book Information:
Lifecycle of Nations: A New World Order and Maturity Model for Global Economies and Markets By Steve Jones Publisher: Robertson Jones Publishing Published: February 19, 2026 ISBN: 9781918646016
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