The World in 2025 with Peter Frankopan and Emily Maitlis: Making Sense of our Past, Present and Future (Part Two)

In this episode of the Intelligence Squared podcast, Emily Maitlis engages with Peter Frankopan to explore the changing global power dynamics and the waning influence of the West. Frankopan emphasizes that Asia, particularly China, is gaining prominence due to its large population and control over resources, alongside the rise of autocratic governments. This shift suggests that Western democracies may soon play a diminished role in economic, climate, and political matters. The discussion also addresses declining birth rates in the West and the fragility of democratic systems, urging Western nations, especially the UK, to adapt and embrace change to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving world. Frankopan calls for bold policy reforms and innovative approaches, particularly in education, to rejuvenate Western societies and tackle future challenges.