Opinions
Where Is the West Heading?
The West has indeed dominated global affairs for centuries. And its relative power is rapidly declining. Europeans – and populations of European origin – have always been a global minority, but they have long packed the halls of power. This disproportionate influence is clearly waning – and will likely continue to decrease over the coming decades. But “decline” does not mean ‘displacement’, writes Peter Slezkine in an article specially prepared for the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club.