Parag Khanna - The Future Is Asian - Interactive Book Review

Parag Khanna - The Future Is Asian - Interactive Book Review

Author: Belt and Road Advisory June 23, 2019 Duration: 41:07
Parag Khanna is a leading global strategy advisor, world traveler, and best-selling author. He is Founder & Managing Partner of FutureMap, a data and scenario-based strategic advisory firm. Parag's newest book is The Future is Asian: Commerce, Conflict & Culture in the 21st Century (2019). 
 
Parag, in Beijing for the Chinese launch of his latest book, The Future is Asian.  On the podcast, Parag discusses the book, the writing process, the US-China trade war, the Belt and Road initiative as well as China's and Asia's role in the future. Parag's unique insights on the intersection of culture, technology, infrastructure, cities, and geography make this podcast one not to be missed!

 


Behind the headlines and vast investment figures of China's Belt and Road Initiative, there are countless human experiences shaping its real-world impact. Voices of the Belt and Road Podcast: Understand the Impact of China on the World moves beyond the macroeconomic data to ground this global project in personal narratives. Produced by the Belt and Road Advisory, this series connects you directly with the diverse individuals living within the initiative's footprint. Episodes feature conversations with analysts and officials who help demystify the BRI's strategic goals, but the focus remains firmly on the engineers, local business owners, community leaders, and residents whose daily lives are intertwined with these projects. You'll hear firsthand accounts of the opportunities created and the challenges faced, offering a nuanced perspective often missing from broader discussions. This podcast serves as an essential resource for anyone in business or investing who seeks a deeper, more textured understanding of how China's ambitions are unfolding on the ground across continents. It’s through these specific stories that the abstract becomes tangible, providing listeners with context that numbers alone cannot convey. Tune in for a compelling and human-centered exploration of one of the most significant geopolitical and economic undertakings of our time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 84

Voices of the Belt and Road Podcast: Understand the Impact of China on the World
Podcast Episodes
Xu Wenhong: Sino-Russian links under the Belt and Road [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:24
Xu Wenhong is Associate Professor at the Institute of Russian, East European and Central Asian Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS). He is also the Deputy Secretary General of the Belt and Road Center…
对话孙克玉---海南的未来 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:24
William Suen is a Chinese citizen who speaks fluent English. He has an in-depth understanding of the Chinese Economy and large project management. William worked in the energy industry for more than 10 years including st…
William Suen on Hainan's Future [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:47
William Suen is a Chinese citizen who speaks fluent English. He has an in-depth understanding of the Chinese Economy and large project management. William worked in the energy industry for more than 10 years including st…