S3E5: From Dominance to Diffusion: Charles Kupchan on the Future of Global Power

In this episode, Brian J. Matos sits down with Professor Charles Kupchan—renowned international relations scholar, former White House advisor, and senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations—for a deep dive into the rapidly changing global landscape.

Together, they explore the decline of Western dominance and the emergence of a multipolar world, the erosion of liberal democratic norms, and the implications of new economic and technological forces on global stability. Kupchan offers a candid and strategic view of where international power is heading—and what role the United States may (or may not) play next.

Whether you're a global strategist, student of world affairs, or simply trying to understand today’s shifting geopolitics, this conversation is essential listening.

🔑 Topics Discussed:

• The end of unipolarity and the return of great power competition

• Challenges to liberal democracy in the digital age

• The enduring relevance of nuclear deterrence

• How economic revolutions reshape geopolitical order

• The future of U.S. foreign policy and global leadership

🎓 Guest Bio:
Professor Charles Kupchan is a leading voice on international strategy and diplomacy. He teaches at Georgetown University, is a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, and served on the National Security Council under President Obama.

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Episode Transcript

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