Join Michael in his conversation with Jim Sciutto, as they delve into his latest book, The Return of Great Powers: Russia, China, and The Next World War. This book offers a stark examination of the new post–post–Cold War era, highlighting the threats from increasingly aligned Russian and Chinese governments and the looming danger of a global nuclear arms race. Sciutto poses a critical question: Amid these uncertain and potentially terrifying developments, can the West, Russia, and China avoid a new World War?

Reflecting on the significant geopolitical shifts since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, Sciutto challenges Francis Fukuyama's notion of “The End of History.” He argues that history never ended; instead, we are now in a "1939 moment," with great powers reasserting their dominance on the world stage. The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has shattered the peace, impacting regions from Helsinki to Beijing and beyond. This conflict spans multiple fronts, including the Arctic, oceans, skies, and cyberspace.

In The Return of Great Powers, Sciutto explores the dramatic re-emergence of great power conflicts and the breakdown of the post–Cold War order. He provides a thorough analysis of the new geopolitical realities, the alignment of Russian and Chinese strategies, and the escalating nuclear arms race. Building on his 2019 bestseller, The Shadow War: Inside Russia's and China's Secret Operations to Defeat America, Sciutto now offers an urgent and visible account of a historic shift in global power dynamics.

About Our Guest

Jim Sciutto, CNN’s chief national security analyst and anchor of CNN Newsroom on Max brings his extensive experience covering US national security, foreign policy, the military, the intelligence community, and the State Department. His distinguished work has earned him numerous accolades, including Emmy Awards, the Edward R. Murrow Award, the George Polk Award, the Dupont-Columbia Award, and the White House Correspondent’s Association’s Merriman Smith Award for excellence in presidential coverage. The Return of Great Powers is his fourth book, providing essential insights for C-suite professionals navigating today's complex global landscape.