The Coming Anarchy: Shattering the Dreams of the Post Cold War by Robert D. Kaplan | Futures Studies

📖 The Coming Anarchy: Shattering the Dreams of the Post Cold War by Robert D. Kaplan (2020)
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The Coming Anarchy: Unpacking Robert D. Kaplan's Chilling Predictions

In this episode, we explore Robert D. Kaplan's thought-provoking book, 'The Coming Anarchy: Shattering the Dreams of the Post Cold War,' which challenges the optimistic assumptions of a peaceful post-Cold War era. Kaplan examines America's role in global chaos and violence, painting a picture of a divided world between the comfortable 'last man' and the struggling 'first man.' He emphasizes the critical impact of environmental degradation on national security, predicts new forms of authoritarianism, and warns of a future where traditional nation-states could dissolve into chaotic, fragmented entities. Join us as we dissect Kaplan's unsettling vision and its implications for democracy, security, and the global order.

00:00 Introduction to 'The Coming Anarchy'
00:58 Kaplan's Stark Vision of a Bifurcated World
01:52 Environmental Issues as National Security Threats
03:24 West Africa: A Grim Preview of the Future
07:05 The Rise of New Authoritarianism
11:03 The Dangers of Peace
12:46 Kaplan's Last Map: A New World Order
14:11 Literature's Insight into Human Nature and Politics
15:53 Conclusion: The Call to Wake Up

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