Kishore Mahbubani : China and Future of USA

Kishore Mahbubani joins the show (Cyrus Janssen) to discuss the decline of America, the rise of China, and the biggest geopolitical risks of 2026. Professor Mahbubani is a political scientist from Singapore and the former President of the United Nations Security Council.

“Countries have much more agency now.  They do not want to be contained in blocs.”  

00:00 – Intro to Kishore Mahbubani

00:45 – What Happened in Davos Meeting?

02:00 – What Happened with Global Economy?

02:43 – Why No One Followed Trump’s Tariff Plans

03:58 – Why Countries Are Increasing Options

05:05 – Is the West Lost Forever?

06:08 – The Decline of the European Union

06:57 – The Future of India

08:10 – Why China and India Are the Future

08:55 – Why 2025 Was China’s Best Year Yet

10:30 – Why the US China Relationship Will Stabilize

12:28 – Will the World Split in Spheres of Influence?

15:00 – Why Countries Will Always Keep Options Open

16:18 – What is Happening with China’s Economy?

17:22 – How China Will Boost Consumer Demand

19:15 – What is the Future of Taiwan?

21:19 – The Truth About Taiwan

22:40 – The Future Russia and Ukraine War

24:30 – Will Trump Make a Deal with Putin?

26:30 – What is Biggest Risk in Future?

28:20 – Final Thoughts