Margaret MacMillan - New Powers and New Types of Power (2010)

Cyber-warfare. The sequencing of the human genome. Instant communication between peoples and countries. All this sets the 21st century apart from earlier centuries. Yet some actors on the international scene remain the same. Hard power still matters. Empires exist, even if they go by other names. Nations rise and fall, societies change, and ideas and ideologies remain potent. In a public lecture, acclaimed author and historian Margaret MacMillan explored how history can help us think about today’s world, and about the world of tomorrow. Écoutez la conférence en français :