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The End of Power

As the nature of power shifts and new actors grow in importance, a transformation in global governance will depend more greatly on coalition-building rather than concentrated power among a handful of actors.

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By Moisés Naím
Published on Feb 19, 2013

Source: C-SPAN

Speaking on C-SPAN, Carnegie's Moisés Naím discussed the transformation of power throughout the 21st century. The restructuring of power, as well as its capabilities and implications, have shifted significantly. It is now more difficult to use and easier to lose. Concentrated power is declining and even eroding, while a more mobile and vocal populace is gaining relevance, Naím  said.

Watch the broadcast on C-SPAN.

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Moisés Naím

Distinguished Fellow

Moisés Naím is a distinguished fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a best-selling author, and an internationally syndicated columnist.

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