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In this episode, we sit down with political analyst Marc Saxer to explore his theory of Transformative Realism and why he believes we’re living through a profound systemic crisis. From the erosion of international norms to the urgent need for reimagined statecraft, Marc offers a compelling framework for understanding the forces reshaping our world and what political leadership must look like in response.


Marc Saxer is a political analyst, strategist, and writer with two decades of experience in international relations. He heads the Asia Pacific office of the Friedrich-Ebert-Shtiftung and convenes the Asia Strategic Foresight Group.


Selected Publications


Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:38 Understanding Transformative Realism

04:50 Defining Systemic Crisis

07:39 Marc’s Most Compelling Crisis Case Study

15:08 The Erosion of International Norms and Rules

18:24 Recognizing the Signs of Systemic Crisis

20:18 The Role of Agency in Transformative Realism

28:18 Reimagining Statecraft and Political Leadership

33:44 The Crisis in Modern Statecraft Education


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