TED: The global power shift | Paddy Ashdown

The video discusses the historical and current shifts in global power, emphasizing the transition from a monopolar to a multipolar world. It highlights the globalization of power and the need for governance in unregulated global spaces. The speaker also addresses the shift of power from Atlantic to Pacific nations and the interconnectedness of the modern world, stressing the importance of collective destiny and cooperation among nations.

What poem is referenced in the text, and who is its author?

What historical period does the speaker suggest we are entering?

How does the speaker describe the current state of power in the world?

What does the speaker mean by the 'globalization of power'?

What are the implications of unregulated spaces in the context of global power?

What does the speaker suggest about the relationship between power and governance?

How does the speaker characterize the shift of power from the Atlantic to the Pacific?

In what ways does the speaker suggest that nations are interconnected today?

What does the speaker identify as a key factor in modern security?

What is the significance of John Donne's poem mentioned at the end of the text?