#21 - Joseph S. Nye - Civilization In The American Century : The Good, The Bad And The World That Lies Ahead

 

In season 2, we kick-off with America's foremost foreign policy scholar, Dr. Joseph Nye, the former Assistant Secretary of Defense and former Dean of Harvard Kennedy School of Government, to talk about how the American Century has shaped our civilization and what lies ahead in the road.

 

Dr. Nye shares his profound insights on:

 

- His personal reflections from his latest released book

 

- The essence and impact of soft power, hard power and 'smart' power in shaping international relations, drawing from his extensive experience and academic work

 

- Analyzing the concept of the "American Century," its historical context, and its relevance in today's shifting global order

 

- Discussing the strategic challenges and opportunities presented by nuclear non-proliferation, with a focus on his contributions during the Carter administration

 

- Providing a forward-looking perspective on the rise of Asia, particularly China and India, and the implications for global economic and political dynamics

 

- Navigating through the complexities of U.S. foreign policy, from its triumphs to its missteps, and envisioning the path forward in an increasingly multipolar world

 

- His thoughts on contemporary wars: from Israel-Palestine to Ukraine-Russia

 

Accompanying Dr. Nye, we're privileged to have our very dear friend of the pod, Jon Cayzer who's a UK civil servant, adding depth to the conversation with his expertise and experience in public services and policy advising.

 

Join us as Dr. Joseph Nye artfully connects past influences with present challenges, offering a roadmap for understanding and navigating the future of international relations.

 

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Here are the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players, you should be able to click the timestamp for the episode.

 

 

(00:00) - Introduction to Joseph Nye and his seminal c