Are in a world of permanent crisis? The world is shifting rapidly. Markets are reacting to unprecedented uncertainty, gold is hitting record highs, and global power structures are becoming more unstable. Robert D. Kaplan, one of the most influential geopolitical analysts of our time and author of Waste Land: A World in Permanent Crisis, explains why today’s turmoil isn’t a passing phase—it’s the new reality.
Kaplan argues that we are living in a global Weimar moment, where rising authoritarianism, deep economic fractures, and financial warfare are redefining the world order. With the U.S., China, and Russia all facing internal crises, does this mark the end of American dominance, or are we entering an era of even greater instability? Meanwhile, central banks are hoarding gold at record levels—what does that mean for the future of currencies, markets, and global trade?
Key Topics:
-Gold at Record Highs – Why governments and investors are turning to gold as a hedge against global chaos.
-The New Economic Warfare – How trade wars, tariffs, and financial sanctions are shaping the next decade.
-The Decline of Global Powers – The structural weaknesses in the U.S., China, and Russia that could change everything.
-The Weimar Parallels – What history teaches us about economic collapse, populism, and the rise of authoritarian regimes.
-AI and Surveillance States – How governments are using technology to consolidate control and reshape global power.
-The Biggest Risk for 2025 – Kaplan’s view on the crisis no one is paying attention to—but should be.
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As gold surges and markets remain volatile, this interview delivers crucial insights into the forces shaping the global economy. Is permanent crisis unavoidable, or are there ways to prepare for what’s ahead?
00:00 Introduction: Robert D. Kaplan on Permanent Crisis
01:22 Historical Parallels with Weimar Germany
03:13 Global Instability and Interconnected Crises
05:42 Democracy vs. Authoritarianism
07:37 Decline of Global Powers
11:43 Impact of Tariffs and Trade Wars
26:08 The Role of AI in Global Politics
30:13 Future Geopolitical Risks and Leadership
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