The Geopolitical Significance of Historical Precedent
https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/historical-precedents-for-geopolitical-uncertainty-can-help-shape-response-by-jacques-attali-2025-10
The cycle of rise and decline over the centuries has established some basic tenets of power, including that civilizations can still collapse even when they are set up for success. This lesson is relevant for today’s world, in which short-termism and populism risk derailing what should be a bright future.
https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/historical-precedents-for-geopolitical-uncertainty-can-help-shape-response-by-jacques-attali-2025-10
The cycle of rise and decline over the centuries has established some basic tenets of power, including that civilizations can still collapse even when they are set up for success. This lesson is relevant for today’s world, in which short-termism and populism risk derailing what should be a bright future.