The President’s Inbox TPI Replay: The Case for Multipolar Pluralism, With Stephen Heintz
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Dec 31, 2024 
Stephen Heintz, President and CEO of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, emphasizes the need for the U.S. to adapt its foreign policy to a multipolar world. He discusses the challenges of existential threats like climate change and nuclear risks that demand collaborative solutions. The conversation critiques traditional views of international relations, advocating for a shift towards multipolar pluralism. Heintz also explores the evolving U.S.-China dynamics, suggesting the establishment of a U.S.-China secretariat to enhance communication and cooperation.
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An Age of Turbulence
- The world is in an age of turbulence, marked by interconnected crises like climate change, nuclear proliferation, and disruptive technologies.
- These crises, combined with escalating global conflicts, necessitate a new approach to international relations.
Unique Confluence of Threats
- While turbulence has always been a part of history, the current age is unique due to the confluence of existential threats.
- These threats, including climate change and nuclear proliferation, demand a different approach to international relations.
Outdated Logic of International Relations
- The traditional, nation-state-centric logic of international relations is outdated.
- Nation-states are struggling to address complex global problems, highlighting the need for a new approach.
