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Mapping the future of countriesTEDGlobal 2009 · 18:53 · Filmed Jul 2009 Subtitles available in 26 languages
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Many people think the lines on the map no longer matter, but Parag Khanna says they do. Using mapsof the past and present, he explains the root causes of border conflicts worldwide and proposes simpleyet cunning solutions for each.
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Parag KhannaGlobal Theorist; Guest Host at TEDGlobal 2012
Geopolitical expert Parag Khanna foresees a future where American influence is waning, and the newpowerhouses (and threats) may not be the players you'd expect. Full bio
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