Former NATO Allied Supreme Commander Admiral James Stavridis and Elliot Ackerman, co-authors of 2054: A Novel and 2034: A Novel of the Next World War, return to The Realignment. In a follow-up to their fictional exploration of a military conflict between the U.S. and China in the 2030s, Stavridis and Ackerman explore how artificial intelligence, advances in biotechnology, fractious politics, and an evolving world order defined by nation-states and corporate power could shape the midpoint of the 21st century.

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0:00 - Introduction
1:07 - Grand narratives of the 21st century
3:18 - Predictions
6:11 - Technological trends
9:46 - Individuals, corporations, and governments
13:59 - Human nature
17:26 - Envisioning the future
20:55 - Book recommendations
23:35 - Optimism vs. pessimism