The Economist: Kissinger on avoiding world war
May 20, 2023
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The Economist: Kissinger on avoiding world war
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<p>Henry Kissinger was one of the most influential and controversial diplomats of the 20th century. He was National Security Advisor and Secretary of State to two American presidents. Now, with China’s growing influence and the prospect of powerful technology that could change the nature of war, his ideas on great power conflict <a href="https://www.economist.com/briefing/2023/05/17/henry-kissinger-explains-how-to-avoid-world-war-three?utm_campaign=a.io&utm_medium=audio.podcast.np&utm_source=theintelligence&utm_content=discovery.content.anonymous.tr_shownotes_na-na_article&utm_term=sa.listeners" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">are more relevant than ever</a>. On the eve of his 100th birthday, <em>The Economist </em>spent over eight hours in conversation with Mr Kissinger. In this podcast special, we focus on three elements of the wide-ranging discussion: the role of China, AI and weak American leadership. </p><br /><p>Zanny Minton Beddoes hosts with Edward Carr. The full transcript of the conversation with Mr Kissinger is <a href="https://www.economist.com/kissinger-transcript?utm_campaign=a.io&utm_medium=audio.podcast.np&utm_source=theintelligence&utm_content=discovery.content.anonymous.tr_shownotes_na-na_article&utm_term=sa.listeners" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">available online</a>. </p><br /><p>For full access to print, digital and audio editions of <em>The Economist</em>, try a free 30-day digital subscription by going to <a href="http://www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer</a>. We're always trying to improve our podcasts and we'd like your help. Tell us what you think by filling out our listener survey. To take part visit <a href="http://economist.com/intelligencesurvey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">economist.com/intelligencesurvey</a><strong>.</strong></p><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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