The Brutal Truth About World Power

What actually decides the course of history: what we believe, or who holds power? The answer is far less idealistic than most assume. In this episode, we talk to Kishore Mahbubani, former UN Security Council President and one of the most incisive thinkers on global order. Drawing on years inside the UN, he offers a rare, unfiltered view of how decisions are really made. "Whenever there's a clash between power and principle, power always wins," he explains. Key insights: - Power Over Ideals: Principles rarely survive real conflict - How the World Works: Decisions follow power, not values - Strategic Insight: See power clearly or misread everything Tune in to better understand the forces that quietly shape global events and leadership decisions. Listen to the whole episode now: https://youtu.be/2hZUbo3sAqg #geopolitics #power #worldorder #leadership #globalstrategy