The West has always had an outsized influence in the world, but what if this trend is changing? The post cold-war era U.S. and European countries, which represent the foundational pillars of the Western system, have seen their power diminish. Shifts in demographics, economics, military, and cultural terms are indicating a more diverse global future. Wealth is moving from the West to the East, and nations such as India and Indonesia are set to reach new heights of growth and confidence. Is the West prepared for a more diverse global future?

The Melbourne launch of Westlessness: The Great Global Rebalancing by Samir Puri.

Speakers:

Dr Samir Puri (Visiting Lecturer, Department of War Studies, Kings College London)

Professor Nick Bisley (Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, La Trobe University)

Professor Bec Strating (Director, La Trobe Asia)(Chair)

Recorded 9th September, 2024