Samir Puri

In this engaging discussion, Samir Puri, Director of the Global Governance and Security Centre for Chatham House and author of 'Westlessness,' navigates the evolving concept of the West amid shifting global dynamics. He examines the implications of China's rise and the impact of BRICS nations on global influence. The conversation delves into soft power and cultural aspirations, questioning the West's moral authority. Puri highlights concerns about military expansion and the anxieties surrounding the West's future in a multipolar world.

Dr Samir Puri, Chatham House researcher and author of Westlessness, studies global governance and Asia-West relations. He explores a shifting multipolar world. He discusses US tactics toward allies framed as shock therapy. He examines Europe's China trade, China’s clean-tech leverage, and how Asian states balance ties with Beijing.

James Kynge, a seasoned journalist with three decades of experience on China, and Samir Puri, an expert in global governance, dive into the shifting international landscape. They discuss China's ambitions to lead a new world order and challenge U.S. dominance through financial initiatives and technology. The pair also explore the geopolitical dynamics of China with Russia and India, touching on military alliances and Taiwan tensions, raising crucial questions about the future of global stability as the U.S. navigates its role.

Join Richard Haass, a seasoned U.S. foreign policy expert and former advisor in Republican administrations, alongside Samir Puri, a Chatham House director and author specializing in global security. They dive into Trump's claims of peace achievements, debating their validity. Haass critiques the weakening of alliances due to Trump's transactional approach, while Puri highlights how many interventions are superficial rather than substantial. They address the implications for U.S. foreign policy amidst a shifting, multipolar world.

Samir Puri, a geopolitics expert and director at Chatham House, discusses the evolving global order post-Western dominance. He highlights the rising influence of non-Western countries, particularly China, and explores the dynamics reshaping international relations. Puri examines the implications of shifting alliances, the impact of BRICS, and the complexity of Taiwan's position in this new landscape. He also reflects on the unpredictability of global politics and Europe's challenges amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Samir Puri, a scholar from King's College, dives into the evolving landscape of global power dynamics. He argues that while the West's influence is waning, its role is transforming rather than disappearing. Puri discusses the rise of countries like China and India and the emergence of a multipolar world that challenges traditional Western dominance. He also emphasizes the necessity of dialogue between the West and the Global South to address diverse perspectives and navigate future geopolitical challenges.

Samir Puri, author of Westlessness and former Chatham House director, explains shifting global power and middle-power strategy. He discusses Mark Carney’s challenge to the rules-based order. He examines why US-led bargains are fraying. He outlines how middle powers can rethink defence, diplomacy and economic dynamism to adapt to a more multipolar world.

In this discussion, political analyst Alexander Bratersky, Chatham House's Samir Puri, and former U.S. diplomat Donald Jensen dissect a contentious U.S. peace framework aimed at Ukraine. They delve into how the plan seemingly favors Russia, raising concerns over its enforceability and trustworthiness. The guests explore strategic shifts in U.S. policy, the complexities of Ukraine's potential engagement with the plan, and the ambiguous security guarantees for Europe. Ethical considerations about post-war justice and the implications of rehabilitating Russia on the global stage are also vividly examined.

Gavin Esler chats with Samir Puri, a former UK diplomat and author of 'Westlessness,' and Dan Drezner, a Tufts University professor specializing in international politics. They dive into the fading dominance of the West, exploring how powers like China, India, and Brazil are reshaping global dynamics. The discussion covers the complexities of East-West relations, the rise of authoritarianism, and the implications for democracy. They also analyze the shifting trade dynamics between major players, including the growing role of emerging economies.

Wagner is a private military company of mercenaries that has been fighting alongside the regular Russian army in Ukraine. Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin has for months been involved in a feud with the Russian defence ministry, but he denies trying to overthrow Mr Putin's regime. The short-lived rebellion, which saw Wagner fighters seize a major Russian city before heading north towards Moscow in a column of military vehicles, was a response to government plans to take direct control of Wagner, Prigozhin claims. This week on the Real Story we are focusing on the implications for Russia's military of the mutiny by a man who was once President Putin's caterer. Shaun Ley is joined by: Catrina Doxsee - From the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington DC. Pjotr Sauer - Russian affairs reporter for The Guardian newspaper. Samir Puri - author of Russia’s Road to War with Ukraine: Invasion amidst the ashes of empires. Also featuring: Professor Sergei Markov - Director of the Institute for Political Studies in Moscow.Produced by: Imogen Wallace, Ellen Otzen, Alex Hacillo & Rumella Dasgupta(Photo: Armored vehicles and fighters of Wagner on the streets of Rostov-on-Don, Russia; Credit: Arkady Budnitsky/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)