File 05: The West is not dying

Western decline evokes fear in some, hope in others. But it is a myth we must demystify -- and not only through political analysis.

The West is not Dying

The dominant narrative of our times asserts that we live in a 'post-Western world.' Think tanks, editorials, and experts firmly declare that 'The West is dead,' that 'Liberal democracy is in intensive care,' and that — thanks to to the rise of China, the growth of the BRICS coalition, the stagnation of Europe, and the technological …