Since the end of the Cold War, globalization has knitted the world together and raised nearly a billion people out of poverty. But some say the globalization has contributed to growing inequality within societies, while the benefits have accrued mostly to the world’s very rich.
In this episode, we look at a part of the world where three continents and many cultures collide.
This episode examines the changing nature of conflict. Breaking down some of the greatest threats to our world and their impact on nations, geopolitics, and individuals. From nuclear, cyber, and bio war to technology as a disruptive force and the threats from the connectivity revolution to dangers arising from natural disasters and to what might perhaps be the greatest threat of them all, human nature.
What will the interactions among all the forces of social, political, and economic change mean for society going forward? What might be the ultimate causes of these changes, the crucial question of whether, and to what extent, the current systems and structures of the world will hold is explored. Ultimately, the role of human nature and a look at history lend cause for both concern and for hope.