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Fareed Zakaria: Are we entering a new age of revolution?

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Entering a New Age of Revolutions

This chapter delves into the concept of entering a new era of revolutions, drawing comparisons with historical revolutions like the industrial revolution and examining the potential risks of the current revolutionary moment. Fareed Zakaria discusses his book on Western revolutions, highlighting how technological and economic shifts lead to identity revolutions and subsequent pushback. The discussion covers geopolitical challenges from nations like Russia, Iran, and China, debates on the future of American leadership in the global order, and explores the rise of populism and shifts in economic policies shaping the political landscape.

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