The New Silk Roads

Résumé du livre

Peter Frankopan is Professor of Global History at Oxford University and director of the Oxford Centre for Byzantine Research. He is also the international bestselling author of The Silk Roads: A New History of the World (2015).

The world is undergoing significant shifts, marked by advancements in technology, infrastructure, and global trade, yet accompanied by rising tensions and unease. In the West, nationalism and isolationism are gaining traction, exemplified by Donald Trump’s “America First” policies and Europe’s internal divisions, such as Brexit and the rise of anti-EU movements. Meanwhile, the East is fostering collaboration, with initiatives like China’s Belt and Road Initiative expanding trade networks and partnerships across Asia, Africa, and Europe. This shift in global influence is also reflected in the growing economic power of Eastern nations, as seen in the rise of Chinese tourism and acquisitions of Western cultural and commercial icons. While Western nations retreat into protectionism, Eastern countries are seizing opportunities to strengthen ties and assert leadership. Amid these changes, the United States faces challenges in maintaining its global influence, particularly in the Middle East, where its alliances with Saudi Arabia and Qatar are complicated by regional rivalries. As the balance of power continues to shift, the world grapples with the implications of a new global order.

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