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Liberal democracy. For more than two centuries, it has been the dominant political ideal of the West,

promising prosperity, freedom, and rational government.

But in an increasingly authoritarian world, rocked by economic stagnation, populist backlash, and ideological confusion.

Is liberal democracy still fit for purpose in the 21st century?

Sir Vince Cable was once the leader of the Liberal Democrats in the United Kingdom.

A professional economist, he was one of the few British politicians to foresee the 2008 financial crisis,

and as business secretary was given the task of rescuing the real economy.

In his new book, Eclipsing the West, China, India, and the Forging of a New World,

Sir Vince argues that we have entered

a new age of vast super state competition, above all between China, India, and the United States.

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