The Front Row Podcast #63- Parag Khanna: Why The Future Is Asian
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Nov 21, 2025 
Join Parag Khanna, a global strategy advisor and bestselling author, as he explores Asia's rising significance in the world. He challenges the China-US narrative, emphasizing a multipolar Asia instead. Parag rewrites Asian history to highlight its current centrality in economics and governance. He advocates for technocracy, citing successful models like Singapore and Switzerland. Additionally, he discusses the accelerating pace of migration and its implications for future demographics, urging graduates to embrace mobility in their careers.
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Make Governance Hyper‑Responsive
- Build continuous feedback systems so policymaking reflects citizens' needs day-to-day, not only at elections.
- Use retail politics and local outreach to stay attuned and adapt policy rapidly.
ASEAN: Success With Deep Inequality
- Southeast Asia is the most successful post-colonial region but remains highly unequal across countries.
- Progress focuses on raising the floor through infrastructure, education and connectivity.
China's Big Role — But Not Total Domination
- China is catalytic but not the sole driver: it is one-third of Asia's population and under half its GDP.
- Regional trade agreements and infrastructure (RCEP, BRI) accelerate Asian integration.
