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Does The 21st Century Belong To China Kissinger And Zakaria Vs Ferguson And Li The Munk Debate On China

Does The 21st Century Belong To China Kissinger And Zakaria Vs Ferguson And Li The Munk Debate On China

HistoryPolitics & Society
Pages
92
Published
2011
Language
English

Synopsis

This book captures a pivotal 2011 Munk Debate, where Henry Kissinger and Fareed Zakaria debated Niall Ferguson and David Daokui Li on whether the 21st century belongs to China. The discussion delves into the biggest geopolitical question of our time, offering diverse perspectives from leading global thinkers. It provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of the arguments surrounding China's rise and its implications for the future.

Prose complexity
7/10

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InformativeIntellectualComplex

Genres

History Politics & Society

Authors

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Henry Kissinger

"Henry Alfred Kissinger (born Heinz Alfred Kissinger) is an American diplomat and political scientist. He served as National Security Advisor and later concurrently as United States Secretary of State in the administrations of presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. For his actions negotiating the ceasefire in Vietnam (though never realised), Kissinger received the 1973 Nobel Peace Prize under controversial circumstances, with two members of the committee resigning in protest. After his term,...

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Niall Ferguson

Niall Campbell Ferguson is a British historian from Scotland. He is the Laurence A. Tisch Professor of History at Harvard University. He is also a Senior Research Fellow of Jesus College, University of Oxford, a Senior Fellow of the Hoover Institution, Stanford University and visiting professor at the New College of the Humanities. His specialties are international history, economic and financial history, and British and American imperialism. He is known for his provocative, contrarian views. -...

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Rudyard Griffiths

Rudyard Griffiths (born 1970) is a Canadian author, television broadcaster, and philanthropic adviser.[1][2][3] He has been a columnist at the National Post, Toronto Star and The Hub [4] and a television anchor on CTV News Channel and the Business News Network. He is a senior fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy where he chairs the Ontario 360 research initiative.[5]

Frequently asked questions

  • What is the format of the debate presented in the book?

    The book captures a live Munk Debate, featuring opening statements, rebuttals, and a concluding discussion between the four participants. It provides a direct transcript of the arguments made by each debater.

  • How does this book relate to the Munk Debates series?

    This volume is part of the Munk Debates series, which brings together prominent thinkers to discuss major global issues. It specifically documents the debate on China's future global role, a recurring theme in international relations discussions.