The West and the Rest: The Changing Global Balance of Power in Historical Perspective

Niall Ferguson discusses the rise of China and the challenge this poses for the United States in terms not only of economics, but also of geopolitics and ’soft power’. Chatham House is consistently ranked as one of the world’s leading policy institutes. Based in London, with a full-time staff of over 150 and 125 Associate Fellows, it provides rigorous and independent analysis on how to build a sustainably secure, prosperous and just world. Our website: Facebook: