• BLINDSIDE prominently printed at the top in large, bold, sans-serif typography.

From the sudden collapse of the Soviet Union to the 9/11 attacks, global health crises, and economic shocks, high-impact events frequently take decision-makers by surprise. Blindside addresses a central challenge facing contemporary leaders: why governments and institutions fail to anticipate low-probability, high-impact “wild card” events, and how to build analytical tools to better navigate strategic uncertainty.  

Edited by political analyst Francis Fukuyama, this collection brings together insights from top strategists, intelligence experts, and political scientists. The book investigates the psychological, cognitive, and institutional barriers that prevent policymakers from taking action—even when warnings exist.