In this episode, Brian J. Matos sits down with Professor Charles Kupchan—renowned international relations scholar, former White House advisor, and senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations—for a deep dive into the rapidly changing global landscape.

Together, they explore the decline of Western dominance and the emergence of a multipolar world, the erosion of liberal democratic norms, and the implications of new economic and technological forces on global stability. Kupchan offers a candid and strategic view of where international power is heading—and what role the United States may (or may not) play next.

Whether you're a global strategist, student of world affairs, or simply trying to understand today’s shifting geopolitics, this conversation is essential listening.

🔑 Topics Discussed:

• The end of unipolarity and the return of great power competition

• Challenges to liberal democracy in the digital age

• The enduring relevance of nuclear deterrence

• How economic revolutions reshape geopolitical order

• The future of U.S. foreign policy and global leadership

🎓 Guest Bio: Professor Charles Kupchan is a leading voice on international strategy and diplomacy. He teaches at Georgetown University, is a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, and served on the National Security Council under President Obama.

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