Intelligence Squared The World in 2025 with Robert Kaplan: Finding A Way Through Permanent Crisis (Part Two)
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Apr 8, 2025 Join Robert Kaplan, a geopolitical expert and bestselling author, as he navigates the turbulent waters of global instability. He draws intriguing parallels between today's crises and the Weimar Republic, stressing the importance of historical context. Kaplan argues for prioritizing order and historic liberalism over mass democracy to combat the chaotic future ahead. The discussion spans the dynamics between the U.S., China, and India, the risks of polarization in American politics, and insights on military policy amid the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.
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China's Technological and Military Rise
- China is taking revolutionary steps in technology, potentially becoming the first electric state.
- It's also rapidly developing its military, posing a significant challenge to the US.
Contrasting Approaches to China
- Biden's China policy smartly strengthened alliances without direct threats, contrasting with Trump's approach.
- Trump's focus on economic warfare and neglect of alliances raises concerns about Western Pacific stability.
Monarchy and Stability
- Post-World War I, removing European monarchies, even if flawed, destabilized the region.
- Churchill believed that maintaining constitutional monarchies could have prevented Hitler's rise.
