CNN Chief National Security Correspondent Jim Sciutto provides a compelling analysis of the new global competition unfolding before us. Drawing on his firsthand reporting from political hotspots and warzones worldwide, Sciutto offers a unique perspective on the evolving state of global affairs.

Since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, the world has undergone profound changes. As the Ukraine war began, Sciutto remarked that we are now in a "1939 moment," signifying a fundamental shift in the global order. With great powers reasserting themselves and vying for dominance, the ramifications of this new order will be felt worldwide. The peace has been disrupted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, impacting regions from Helsinki to Beijing, from Australia to the Arctic. This conflict spans multiple domains, including the Arctic, oceans, skies, and cyberspace.

Sciutto argues that we are witnessing the resurgence of great power conflict, marking a decisive departure from the post–Cold War era. He delves into the increasingly aligned Russian and Chinese governments and the potential for a new global nuclear arms race. As uncertainties loom, the question remains: Can the West, Russia, and China prevent a new world war? Join Sciutto as he navigates the complexities of this new, uncertain era.
Sciutto photo courtesy CNN.

March 12, 2024

Speakers

Jim Sciutto
Anchor and Chief National Security Analyst, CNN; Author, The Return of Great Powers: Russia, China, and the Next World War

In Conversation with Steven Boyd Saum
Executive Director of Strategic Communications and Content, Saint Mary’s College


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