Ep. 1
The Role of Islam, ASEAN, and the State of Western Politics
with Dr. Akbar Ahmed
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The relationship between power and rights is the fundamental measure of civilization.
Dr. Akbar Ahmed on Islam and Western Politics
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Can India overtake China in entrepreneurial innovation? The answer lies not in copying, but in cultivating unique strengths.
Professors Khanna & Huang on China-India-US Relationships
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After COVID-19, we are left with the question: how did we get here? And more importantly, how do we prepare for what's next?
Dr. Shannon Hader on Global Health Leadership
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The Indo-Pacific is not just a geographic region — it's a new framework for understanding global power dynamics.
Ambassador Piper Campbell on Trump 2.0 and World Order
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Understanding before conflict. Dialogue before distrust hardens. This is not idealism — it's pragmatism.
WorldViews Founding Principle
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ASEAN countries are not choosing sides — they're choosing sovereignty in a multipolar world.
Ambassador Piper Campbell on ASEAN's Strategic Position
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