The SCO and the Retreat of the West
China, Russia, and India are shaping global geopolitics grounded in economic predominance and political authoritarianism, while weakened liberal democracies endure the onslaught of this offensive under the umbrella of a controversial American leadership.
In his book, The Clash of Civilizations, Samuel Huntington anticipated the world of the 21st century, arguing that Western civilization was losing global relevance due to its low birth rates and the transfer of technology.
- Low birth rates in Western countries
- Transfer of technology to emerging economies
- Shrinking combined GDP of the West in comparison with emerging economies
There was little the West could do to control the post–Cold War order. The best option for our civilization, he argued, was a strategic retreat.
Author's summary: The West faces decline amid rising authoritarian powers.
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