Parag Khanna

In this episode of Tank Talks Asia , Manisha Tank is joined by global strategist, author and AlphaGeo founder, Parag Khanna, to discuss climate adaptation, geopolitical stability and the future of AI. Their conversation also covers why water scarcity is a crisis hiding in plain sight, and why attracting young people could be the ultimate measure of national success, along with what this all means for where to live, invest and build a future. Featured Voices Host: Manisha Tank Guest: Parag Khanna , Author; Founder and CEO, AlphaGeo Key takeaways Parag says that premium insurance spikes and “uninsurable” zones are reshaping property markets. He believes water is the next global fault line and he identifies areas of drought, where there’s poor infrastructure and dense populations as future crisis zones. Parag says Europe dominates AlphaGeo’s “Periodic Table of States”, which ranks countries by their strength, stateness and overall stability. He warns that population decline, which will have profound economic and geopolitical consequences, is coming faster than many people realize. Parag believes that the countries attracting young people will be tomorrow’s winners because they are the ones doing most things right. Chapter heads 02:45 The Moment That Changed Everything Parag talks about how a trip to the Berlin Wall when he was 12 years old sparked a lifelong interest in geopolitics. 06:51 Climate Risk Has a Price Tag Parag believes that rising insurance premiums are a very clear signal that markets are repricing climate danger. 07:58 The Cape Coral Warning He explains how a Florida boomtown became a case study in uninsurability and collapsing housing demand. 09:40 The Periodic Table of States Parag discusses what AlphaGeo’s data-driven framework, which ranks countries by strength, stateness and stability, reveals. 12:07 Water: The Crisis We’re Ignoring? He outlines why drought risk, poor adaptation capacity and population density are a volatile mix. 14:47 Are We Really “In This Together”? Parag states that climate mitigation may be global, but adaptation is still very local. 16:57 Fewer Humans, Different Map He goes on to discuss why demographic collapse and political realignment could reshape the global map within the next 50 years. 20:16 AI: Smarter Than You? Parag gives his take on the growing power of AI and what he thinks it’s bad at. 21:26 Quickfire Questions Manisha quizzes Parag on everything from the dollar, to robots, Mars, and the cities he believes may no longer exist in future decades. 24:50 The Ultimate Future Test Parag says attracting young people is the simplest, most powerful measure of a nation’s long-term success. Useful links https://www.pa

This Flashback Friday is from episode 678, published last May 26, 2016. Today's guest, Parag Khanna is a best-selling author in addition to being a CNN Global contributor and Senior Research Fellow at the Centre on Asia & Globalisation at the National University of Singapore. He shares with us many of the facts and figures behind his new book, Connectography: Mapping the Future of Global Civilization . His book highlights what he believes to be the two major irreversible, mega-trends of humanity, urbanization and infrastructural connectivity. When discussing the U.S., Mr. Khanna says the U.S. should be re-mapped physically and better internet connectivity and better transport systems should be put into place in the next 5-10 years. Mentioned in This Episode: Jason Hartman Properties Cincinnati Property Tour Sign Up Parag Khanna @paragkhanna on Twitter Connectography: Mapping the Future of Global Civilization Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class: Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com

Send us Fan Mail In this XTRA edition of Money Majlis, host Suvo Sarkar sits down with Dr. Parag Khanna, best-selling author and celebrated geographer, futurist, and founder of AlphaGeo. Known for his provocative idea that “connectivity is destiny,” Dr. Khanna takes listeners on a journey across Asia and beyond to explore how networks of people, capital, and technology are reshaping the global economy. Drawing on insights from his bestselling books The Future Is Asian, Connectography, and Move, Dr. Khanna explains why Asia is not just the future but increasingly the present anchor of the world economy. He highlights the three “new Asian values”—technocratic governance, mixed capitalism, and social conservatism—that underpin the region’s dynamism and resilience. With Asia accounting for 40% of global GDP and home to nearly five billion people, he argues that the greatest story of our time is the continent’s extraordinary integration and self-sufficiency. The conversation dives deep into what connectivity really means for investors. Dr. Khanna illustrates how infrastructure—transportation, energy, and digital networks—forms the backbone of globalization and investment opportunity. He calls data centers, renewable energy, and private infrastructure capital among today’s most undervalued asset classes, offering long-term growth potential for farsighted investors. Beyond economics, the discussion touches on profound global shifts including the erosion—but not disappearance—of national sovereignty, the competitive arms race in connectivity, and the rise of a truly multipolar world. Dr. Khanna also explains how megacities rather than states will drive innovation and resilience, why human migration is an unstoppable force for the 21st century, and how demographic imbalances and climate stress will redraw the world’s map of opportunity. On a personal note, Dr. Khanna shares his entrepreneurial lessons from building AlphaGeo, his leadership takeaways from advising governments and companies in over forty countries, and his conviction that adaptability, travel, and authenticity will be vital skills for the next generation. This sweeping yet deeply practical conversation offers a rare lens into how connectivity, geography, and strategy intersect to create investment opportunities and shape the human future. For anyone who wants to understand where the world is heading—and how to position themselves within it—this episode is required listening. To explore the guest further, visit www.paragkhanna.com. And don’t forget to visit www.moneymajlis.com to redeem your free $50 GiveCard for a charity of your choice. Giving partner : Goodworld Produced by : Sabine Achkar @ Poddster UAE

In this episode, Parag Khanna, founder and CEO of AlphaGeo and a leading geopolitical thinker, joins S2G managing partner Sanjeev Krishnan for an expansive conversation about the structural forces reshaping our world. Drawing on decades of research and first-hand experience, Parag explores how geopolitics is not an aberrational disruption but a constant, foundational reality shaping markets, supply chains, and investment strategies. Sanjeev and Parag discuss why regionalization is accelerating while globalization is far from dead, and how shifting demographics, climate volatility, and affordable housing are becoming defining challenges for companies and governments. They dive into how values are becoming more horizontal across generations, the rise of technocratic governance, and the imperative of mobility of goods, resources, and people as a driver of resilience. This episode arms business leaders with a timely and clear-eyed geopolitical analysis to help them navigate complexity and position themselves for long-term adaptation. Key takeaways: 1. Geopolitics Is Structural, Not Cyclical: Parag emphasizes that geopolitical shifts aren’t temporary shocks. They are enduring forces that shape supply chains, capital flows, and business strategy. Leaders should integrate geopolitics into core planning, not treat it as a side risk. 2. Regionalism Is Rising, Globalization Is Evolving: According to Parag, the world is organizing into regional trade blocs, but digital services and cross-border alliances ensure globalization continues in new forms. Success will depend on balancing both. 3. Horizontal Values Are Driving Global Culture: Studies are showing that younger generations increasingly derive values from peers rather than inherited traditions, emphasizing connectivity, sustainability, and mobility. 4. Technocratic Leadership Is Gaining Ground: Parag notes that around the world, voters are showing a growing preference for leaders who prioritize efficiency, modernization, and evidence-based governance, an important signal for investors assessing policy environments. 5. Physical Mobility Is Essential to Economic Mobility: Parag underscores that enabling physical and social mobility is key to long-term economic opportunity, whether through climate-resilient geographies, affordable housing models, or circular cities. This content is for informational purposes only, should not be taken as legal, business, tax or investment advice, or be used to evaluate any investment or security, and is not directed at any investor or potential investor in any investment vehicle sponsored by S2G. Investing involves risk, including the risk of loss. Specific companies mentioned in this podcast are for educational purposes and should not be construed as an endorsement of any kind. S2G holds positions in the companies referenced, but this podcast is for information purposes only and is not intended to promote any such company. All views of the guests on this podcast are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of S2G. Any past performance discussed is not indicative of future results. The views expressed herein are opinions based on certain assumptions and subject to change. For more important information, please see s2ginvestments.com/disclosures .

En este episodio especial de "Tres Respuestas", el expresidente Iván Duque conversa con el reconocido experto en geopolítica y autor, Parag Khanna. Desde Singapur, Khanna profundiza en temas cruciales que están redefiniendo el orden mundial.Explora con nosotros:La Geografía Humana y la Migración: Khanna analiza las complejidades de los movimientos poblacionales globales, los factores que impulsan la migración climática y las implicaciones de su último libro, "Move".Asia y el Equilibrio Demográfico: Un debate sobre la dinámica poblacional en Asia, incluyendo la contracción demográfica de China y el crecimiento de India, y cómo estos cambios impactan la economía y la geopolítica global.La Multialineación y el Multilateralismo: Parag Khanna comparte sus perspectivas sobre la "multialineación" de las naciones y el surgimiento del "mini-lateralismo" en un mundo multipolar, donde las instituciones multilaterales tradicionales se ven desafiadas.Guerras Comerciales y Energéticas: Un análisis sobre la sostenibilidad de la rivalidad comercial entre Estados Unidos y China, la evolución de la seguridad energética y la transición hacia sistemas energéticos regionales.El Futuro del Globalismo: Una mirada anticipada al próximo libro de Khanna, "Why Globalism Wins", donde defiende el globalismo frente a las narrativas populistas y antiglobalistas.0:08 IntroducciónNo te pierdas esta fascinante conversación que ofrece una visión profunda sobre los desafíos y oportunidades que enfrentamos en un mundo en constante movimiento. ¡Suscríbete para más episodios de "Tres Respuestas"!

Which countries are best positioned to thrive in the 21st century? No, it’s not Denmark. Nor China. According to Parag Khanna , the Singapore based geo-strategist, the three countries that top what he calls The Periodic Table of States are Germany, Japan and Switzerland. And the United States of America, Khanna says, going against conventional wisdom, isn’t far behind. Khanna’s analysis describes a "post-Westphalian world" where non-state actors like corporations and diasporas hold significant influence. Khanna challenges the more conventional rankings of countries by incorporating climate resilience, governance quality, and economic stability alongside traditional metrics into his Periodic Table. The 5 KEEN ON AMERICA takeaways from our conversation with Khanna * Traditional power metrics are insufficient for measuring state stability - Khanna's "Periodic Table of States" incorporates factors like climate resilience, governance quality, and institutional effectiveness alongside conventional metrics. * Small states often outperform large powers in stability - Switzerland, Germany, and Japan top the rankings while large nations like India, Brazil, and Russia fall into the second tier. * We live in a "post-Westphalian" world where non-state actors (corporations like Google, diaspora networks, and even organized crime) wield significant power beyond traditional nation-state frameworks. * Migration management varies significantly across governance systems - Khanna notes that non-democratic states like UAE and Singapore have effectively managed high immigration rates while democratic nations have struggled politically with migration issues. * A "neo-Hanseatic league" of small, innovative states (like Estonia, Singapore, and Israel) is emerging as a powerful network outside traditional alliance structures, forming their own connections through academic exchanges, free labor mobility, and economic partnerships. Parag Khanna is Founder & CEO of AlphaGeo, the leading AI-powered geospatial analytics platform. He is the internationally bestselling author of seven books including MOVE: Where People Are Going for a Better Future (2021), preceded by The Future is Asian: Commerce, Conflict & Culture in the 21st Century (2019), as well as a trilogy of books on the future of world order beginning with The Second World: Empires and Influence in the New Global Order (2008), followed by How to Run the World: Charting a Course to the Next Renaissance (2011), and concluding with Connectography: Mapping the Future of Global Civilization (2016). He is also the author of Technocracy in America: Rise of the Info-State (2017) and co-author of Hybrid Reality: Thriving in the Emerging Human-Technology Civilization (2012). Parag was named one of Esquire ’s “75 Most Influential People of the 21st Century,” and featured in WIRED magazine’s “Smart List.” He holds a Ph.D. from the London School of Economics, and Bachelors and Masters degrees from the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. Born in India and raised in the UAE, New York and Germany, he has traveled to more than 150 countries and is a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum. Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting the daily KEEN ON show, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy interview series. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology:

Parag Khanna (climate migration expert; AI founder) is a global strategist who forecasts human movement around the world and has a company, Climate Alpha , that predicts real estate values based on exposure to climate risk. He’s also recently published a book - MOVE: The Forces Uprooting Us - that details how billions of us will be migrating, and living nomadically, within this century. Parag has been named one of Esquire 's "75 Most Influential People of the 21st Century" and featured in Wired magazine's "Smart List" and has written several books on empires, global order, the future of conflict and migration… you get the drift. As fertility declines and large slabs of the planet go underwater or become too hot and too uninsurable (in a property sense), we’re left to ask, where in the world should we live? And, should we bother “investing” in real estate anymore? Parag answers both, plus how we should be future-proofing our kids and why the best place to live is where the young people are flocking. SHOW NOTES Visit Parag's website to learn more and find all his books here Catch up on my recent episode on Doughnut Economics with Kate Raworth Here’s the Substack post I wrote explaining fertility collapse where you can also post further questions you might have. And here’s the AMA episode I did on buying real estate in 2024. -- If you need to know a bit more about me… head to my " about " page For more such conversations subscribe to my Substack newsletter , it’s where I interact the most! Get your copy of my book, This One Wild and Precious Life Let’s connect on Instagram and WeAre8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"The vision is to future proof global real estate. Now why real estate? One thinks that it's just one industry, right? Well, it's 300 trillion dollars. There is no asset class, no industry that is remotely as valuable. Not all the treasury bonds in the world, not all the stock exchanges in the world, and not all the real GDP of the economies of the world add up to the value of global land and property assets: 300 trillion dollars. Now, what will any of it be worth tomorrow, one year from now, five years from now, 10 years from now in different places in the world? We used to have a pretty stable answer to these questions. The truth is the valuation model is broken because it's very antiquated, and not only is the appraisal or valuation model broken, it's even more broken because it never took climate change into consideration." - Parag Khanna Fresh out of the studio, Parag Khanna, founder and CEO of Climate Alpha unveils the story of his new company which leverages artificial intelligence to decipher how real estate will transform amid climate adaptation. Parag offers his observations on the ongoing global issues from the potential resolution of the Ukraine-Russia war to the easing of tensions on the Taiwan straits. Last but not least, he comments on the recent COP27 conference and offers his view on what great looks like for Climate Alpha. Podcast Information: The show is hosted and produced by Bernard Leong ( @bernardleong , Linkedin ) and Carol Yin ( @CarolYujiaYin , LinkedIn ). Proper credits for the intro and end music: "Energetic Sports Drive" and the episode is mixed & edited in both video and audio format by G.Thomas Craig ( @gthomascraig , LinkedIn ).

Dr Parag Khanna is a bestselling author of books that explain where our world is heading and why. Parag, who has been named by Esquire magazine as one of the 75 Most Influential People of the 21st Century, will be talking to Humphrey about his latest book Move: The Forces Uprooting Us . It’s a thought-provoking eye-opener that cuts through the clutter and predicts what lies ahead for our children and grandchildren. In short, as climate change tips toward full-blown crisis, economies collapse, governments destabilize, and technology disrupts, we’re entering a new age of mass migrations – one that will scatter both the dispossessed and the well-off. Which areas will people abandon and where will they resettle? Which countries will accept or reject them? As today’s world population, which includes four billion restless youths, votes with its feet, what map of human geography will emerge? Parag is a total man of the world. He was born in India and grew up in the United Arab Emirates, the United States of America and Germany. He earned his doctorate at the London School of Economics and his degree at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., which is where his love of maps and the changing world really took root. His previous books include How to Run the World (2011), Connectography (2016), and The Future is Asian (2019). Join Humphrey with Parag at 12.00 UK time on November 18th for a fascinating insight into our future. To watch the recording of the show click here

With massive global shifts happening due to forces like the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change, people have started to migrate further away from cities. To understand how people, ideas, and innovation are moving around the world, host Rana Sarkar talks to geo-strategist Parag Khanna: Founder and Managing Partner of FutureMap, a data and scenario-based strategic advisory firm. Khanna recently authored a new monograph MOVE: The Forces Uprooting Us. According to Khanna, economic collapse, the destablization of democracy, and technological disruption is leading us into a new era of mass migration. In this episode, we try to understand how we got here, and follow along with Khanna on a journey to where we’re going. In times of unequal resource distribution, how will people organize themselves in the future? How will governments adapt to changing population demographics? And how can we come to terms with new climate geographies for the future? LINKS: Parag Khanna Website Parag Khanna LinkedIn Parag Khanna Twitter FutureMap Website Move: Mapping Human Talk at Google McKinsey & Company Author Talks: Parag Khanna on the forces creating a new geography of opportunity Migration, geography and humanity: Parag Khanna, author of ‘MOVE’ on the Book Club Podcast Immigration, booming population and global influence: Is this the ‘heroic’ Canadian dream? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Fresh out of the studio, Parag Khanna, founder and managing partner of Futuremap and celebrated author of various books, joined us to discuss his new book "Move" and explain why mobility is destiny. Parag started from the future in 2050 and worked backwards to explore the various scenarios in how mobility of talent will be in the midst of geopolitical tensions and climate change. Last but not least, Parag translated what it means for Asia Pacific moving forward based on its current trajectory and global technology shifts. "So I look at every single one of those categories of mobility, of migration and everything to electric VTOL aircraft and the impact that will have on the future of urban design. That is part of the individual experience of mobility in the future as is of course climate migration, fleeing countries, where there is simply not a drop of water left. All of those are drivers of our future mobility, depending on who you are and where you are." - Parag Khanna Podcast Information: The show is hosted and produced by Bernard Leong ( @bernardleong , Linkedin ) and Carol Yin ( @CarolYujiaYin , LinkedIn ). Sound credits for the intro and end music: "Run it" by DJ Snake, Rick Ross and Rich Brian and the episode is edited by Geoffrey Thomas Craig.

Parag Khanna is a leading global strategy advisor, world traveler, and best-selling author. He is Founder & Managing Partner of FutureMap, a data and scenario based strategic advisory firm. Parag's newest book is MOVE: The Forces Uprooting Us (2021), which was preceded by The Future is Asian: Commerce, Conflict & Culture in the 21st Century (2019). He is author of a trilogy of books on the future of world order beginning with The Second World: Empires and Influence in the New Global Order (2008), followed by How to Run the World: Charting a Course to the Next Renaissance (2011), and concluding with Connectography: Mapping the Future of Global Civilization (2016). He is also the author of Technocracy in America: Rise of the Info-State (2017) and co-author of Hybrid Reality: Thriving in the Emerging Human-Technology Civilization (2012). Parag was named one of Esquire 's "75 Most Influential People of the 21st Century," and featured in WIRED magazine's "Smart List." He holds a Ph.D. from the London School of Economics, and Bachelors and Masters degrees from the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. He has traveled to nearly 150 countries and is a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum. On this episode, Parag shares his one way ticket to Berlin and reflects how he became enchanted with the city after visiting as a child right after the Berlin Wall fell, and the lessons Berlin has to teach other cities today. Plus, Parag highlights some of the fascinating observations from his latest book, MOVE: The Forces Uprooting Us. And for the man who's been to nearly as many countries on the planet as there are countries, where hasn't he gone that he'd like to visit? Tune in and find out. Parag is just one of the engaging personalities featured on The One Way Ticket Show, where Host Steven Shalowitz explores with his guests where they would go if given a one way ticket, no coming back. Their destinations may be in the past, present, future, real, imaginary or a state of mind. Steven's guests have included: Nobel Peace Prize Winner, President Jose Ramos-Horta; Legendary Talk Show Host, Dick Cavett; Law Professor, Alan Dershowitz; Fashion Expert, Tim Gunn; Broadcast Legend, Charles Osgood; International Rescue Committee President & CEO, David Miliband; Former Senator, Joe Lieberman; Playwright, David Henry Hwang; Journalist-Humorist-Actor, Mo Rocca; SkyBridge Capital Founder & Co-Managing Partner, Anthony Scaramucci; Abercrombie & Kent Founder, Geoffrey Kent; Travel Expert, Pauline Frommer, as well as leading photographers, artists, chefs, writers, intellectuals and more.