Prof David Monyae in Conversation with Dr Samir Puri
ABOUT THE BOOK
In Westlessness, former UK diplomat Dr Samir Puri vividly demonstrates how in demographic, economic,
military and cultural terms, we are hurtling into a far more diverse global future. Many of our certainties about
the present, built on centuries of massive Western global impact, are increasingly fragile.
Untold wealth is moving from the West to the East, as nations like India and Indonesia are set to reach new
heights of growth and confidence. China continues its ascent to the peak of the economic mountain – but are
cracks appearing? And will the Western world, under the aegis of US global military, economic, technological
and cultural power, give up its privileged position willingly? Nothing is linear and nothing is predictable. Are we
prepared, personally and professionally, for a far more diverse global future?
DATE MONDAY, 29 JULY 2024
TIME 16H00 – 17H30 (SAST)
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