How close are we to nuclear war?

The world today is at a crossroads. We’re seeing an escalation in conflicts and wars – Russia and Ukraine, and the genocide in Gaza are just a couple of prominent examples.

We’re seeing the rise of China as an economic powerhouse and with that, a rise in tensions between the US and China. But what do these shifts mean for the world and for Southeast Asia?

BFM speaks to Prof Jeffrey Sachs, a US economist and president of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network. He has been a key advisor to numerous heads of state and governments, including in Latin America, Africa and Asia, providing guidance on economic reforms and development strategies. He is also a passionate critic of US foreign policy.

They discuss:

Produced and presented by: Dashran Yohan/BFM