Democracy, China, and the Future of Western Politics: Lord Chris Patten

In this week’s episode, Sam joins Lord Chris Patten at his London home for a discussion about the state of global democracy. Known as one of the big beasts of British politics, Chris has held senior roles in the cabinet, the EU and most notably, as the last governor of Hong Kong. He’s also been chancellor of Oxford University. The conversation focuses on the challenges of sustaining democracy, the rise of populism, the importance of truth, free speech and checks and balances.  Chris reflects on his personal experiences in negotiations with China, Russia, Iran and the EU. 

Host: Sam Gyimah, Founder and CEO of SG& Capital Partners  

Producers: Clare Williamson and Duncan Williamson for SG& Capital Partners with SG& Co-producer Nicky Black 

Music composed by Sophie Sirota 

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You can find a summary of the key points in this episode in The Geopolitics of Business Newsletter. 

 

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00:00 The Challenges of Sustaining Democracy 

02:58 The Rise of Populism and Economic Failures 

03:25 Political Truths and Voter Expectations 

06:08 International Relations and Diplomacy 

06:46 Iran's Nuclear Ambitions and Diplomacy 

10:15 Hong Kong and China's Ambitions 

24:11 Higher Education in the Crosshairs of Geopolitics 

25:23 The Importance of Free Speech in Universities 

30:04 Mass Higher Education and Its Challenges 

31:51 Developing Human Capital in the Age of AI 

33:41 Leadership and Choosing Advisers 

35:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 

 

 

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