How The World Sees America, with Adam Tooze | The Ezra Klein Show
From The Ezra Klein Show
The discussion centers on the pervasive sense of crisis in the current global order, as articulated by historian Adam Tooze, who highlights that we are experiencing a rupture rather than a transition in power dynamics. Emphasizing the transformative impact of China's rise on American politics, Tooze reflects on the implications of recent events, including domestic unrest in the U.S., and questions what new systems may emerge from the collapse of the old order.
Key Takeaways
- Antonio Gramsci said it best: old orders die hard, but new ones are still stuck in the womb.
- While the monsters of old haunt the streets, the birth pains of a new order echo across Davos.
- Davos 2023 showcased the chaos of a 'globalized' America, leaving attendees shocked rather than reassured.
- With Trump’s administration, the world witnessed not a transition, but a seismic rupture of norms.
- As America grapples with domestic terrorism, the old order reveals its monsters—protests that scream for change.
Mentioned in This Episode
- Adam Tus (person)
- Mark Carney (person)
- Diary of a Madman (book)
- The Southern Tour (book)
- Context Collapse (book)
- Secretary Howard Lutnik (person)
- Kyoto (book)
- Greenland (location)
- Antonio Grochi (person)
- Venezuela (location)
- Henry Ferrell (person)