Jewel in the Wake: the 2020 Guide to the Global Transformation" is about, so here goes. This book intends to detail the global situation in all its intricacies and complexity and present a roadmap or way out for humanity. Basically, we, as a species, are @ a crossroad, a fork in the road. If we choose wisely, we can create a livable, sustainable future for humanity. If we don't make the necessary changes, we are headed towards a potential disaster of unimaginable consequences, basically, the likely end of human civilization. This book lays bare the problems & issues facing humanity @ this pivotal juncture, & presents a feasible way out. Put simply, this manuscript presents a lifeline for humanity as it faces the dual threats of nuclear destruction & catastrophic climate change.