Intelligence Squared The World in 2025 with Robert Kaplan: Finding A Way Through Permanent Crisis (Part One)
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Apr 6, 2025 
Join Robert Kaplan, a geopolitical expert and bestselling author, as he dives into the turbulent global landscape of 2025. He draws parallels between today's crises and the Weimar Republic, emphasizing the need for order amidst chaos. Kaplan explores technology's dual role in exacerbating conflicts and the fragility of democracy. He also discusses America’s influence on global stability, scrutinizing NATO’s role and the fragility of modern autocracies like Russia and China. With keen insights, he suggests that historic liberalism may be key to navigating the future.
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Globalization's Divide
- Globalization has split countries, creating a divide between those integrated into the global system and those left behind.
- This divide fuels phenomena like the Trump presidency and Brexit.
Trump's Consequential Presidency
- Trump's presidency can be viewed as a world-historical event.
- His actions challenge the American constitutional order and have global implications.
The Importance of Virtue
- The Weimar Republic's collapse demonstrates that even well-designed systems rely on virtuous leaders.
- Without virtue, any system can fail, highlighting the importance of leadership quality.
