Global South, the maturing player on the global chessboard

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For a long time, the Global South was viewed as a passive recipient in the global governance system rather than a maker of its rules. As the global balance of power continues to shift, that role is undergoing a fundamental transformation. When existing frameworks of global governance fail to reflect the real concerns of the Global South, does the world need a new set of rules, and who should drive their creation? In the fourth episode of Beyond the West: Kishore & Martin Talk, Kishore Mahbubani and Martin Jacques examine this structural shift, unpack the challenges facing the Global South as it moves toward greater unity, and explore China's key role in shaping the future of global governance.

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