{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6ae4779753fe55e775c1ac6c/6ae477e3309881b50b285a67?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Francis Fukuyama on the New World Order (Part Two)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6ae4779753fe55e775c1ac6c/a54d8325539374102da89a772aca25fc.png?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Francis Fukuyama</strong>&nbsp;is one of the most influential political thinkers of our time. His famous 1989 essay,&nbsp;<em>The End of History?</em>&nbsp;– written as the Berlin Wall fell and communism collapsed – posed a provocative idea: that Western liberal democracy had triumphed over ideology, and that it might be the “final form of human government”.</p>\n<p>Over three decades later in 2026, the world looks almost unrecognisable. Russia’s war in Ukraine accelerated a fracturing of the liberal rules-based order. The President of the United States has attacked Venezuela and Iran without seeking Congressional approval, UN Security Council backing or even building a coalition. And throughout the world polarisation, populism and authoritarianism have become potent threats to social order.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>In September 2026 Fukuyama came to Intelligence Squared to reflect on the seismic political events that are shaping our world. He discussed the themes of his new political memoir,&nbsp;<em>In The Realm of the Last Man</em>, which presents an urgent study of contemporary politics and explores how the West can revitalise its democracies. Fukuyama was in conversation with&nbsp;<strong>Martin Wolf</strong>,&nbsp; Chief Economics Commentator at the Financial Times and author&nbsp;<em>The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism.</em></p>\n<p><em>---</em></p>\n<p>If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full ad free conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more.</p>\n<p>For £4.99 per month you'll also receive:</p>\n<p>- Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts</p>\n<p>- Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series</p>\n<p>- 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events&nbsp;</p>\n<p>...&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99:</p>\n<p>- Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts</p>\n<p>- Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series</p>\n<p>…</p>\n<p>Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access.</p>\n<p>…</p>\n<p>Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/\"><u>https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/</u></a><br></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href=\"https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices\">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>","author_name":"Intelligence Squared"}