Imagining Asia in 2030: Trends, Scenarios and Alternatives

As predicted by the National Intelligence Council, Goldman Sachs, and other renowned international agencies, the future belongs to Asia. Written by distinguished international experts, this analysis discusses whether Asian states will maintain the present pace of economic growth or lose momentum, while offering alternative scenarios and recommendations regarding the upcoming two decades. Well researched and insightful, this compilation explores a variety of topics, including climate change, demographics, urbanization, migration, technology, military modernization, globalization, nationalism and identity politics, extremism, and terrorism.