Values in World Geopolitics & Economy

Americans believe they can lead a “multi-partner” world, Europeans think they can tame the world through “civilian power,” the Chinese try to buy the world off, most other states just want status without responsibility, and the United Nations is barely spoken of anymore.

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The West demands interventions and human rights, while the East prefers sovereignty and noninterference.

The North is scared of terrorism and proliferation, while the South needs food security and fair trade.

Stock prices are crucial for the capital rich; commodities prices for the resource rich.

Americans are suspicious of Chinese state-owned companies, while the Chinese are suspicious of American regulators.

Parag Khanna, 'How to the Run the World: Charting a Course to the Next Renaissance'
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004DEPI2O/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_HNslAb075JES4