Disunited Nations

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[00.01:57] – What makes for a successful country

[00.06:02] – Five first-tier countries that are well positioned

[00.07:14] – Ruling the world, US carrot model vs British stick model

[00.09:39] – How other countries will use these models in the future

[00.12:59] – The surprising reliance of Iran and Russia on the US

[00.15:24] – Key points of his research on the Middle East

[00.18:36] – Advice for how those operating in the US should think about future business investments

[00.23:05] – The future of manufacturing partnerships with the US and the focus on Mexico

[00.27:30] – What Coronavirus has taught us about the world economy

[00.30:01] – What the primaries and election are teaching us

[00.35:09] – What role does Africa play in the future

[00.38:36] – Strong and weak players in Europe and how Brexit has impacted things

[00.44:41] – The future for nuclear power

[00.46:27] – The outlook for South America

[00.50:42] – The trends and future in military technology

[00.55:03] – Non-military technology that will have a major impact

[00.58:26] – Skills young people should focus on for the future

[01:00:07] – Coronavirus as a dress rehearsal for large scale disruptions to the world