David Marsh on Can Europe Survive? The Story of a Continent in a Fractured World

Описание: The Hinrich Foundation hosted a book talk with David Marsh, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF), on 24 November, featuring his new book Can Europe Survive? The Story of a Continent in a Fractured World.

Watch the full discussion and jump to any section that interests you using the timestamps below.

Timestamps
3:51 - What inspired you to write this book?
7:42 - Can you tell us more about your book?
12:07 - What are your thoughts on economic and monetary unions?
16:32 - Which Europe are you referring to and what does it have to survive against?
20:20 - Among Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Kishore Mahbubani, and Ravi Menon, whose perspective resonates most with you?
25:39 - How do you see the EU–China relationship evolving?
31:31 - Are you being too harsh on Europe relative to other trading blocs in the world?
36:02 - Are there any European politicians today you feel share your outlook?
39:54 - How can Asia help Europe survive?
47:15 - How do you see EU enlargement shaping Europe’s future?
50:51 - What do you imagine Europe will look like in 10 to 15 years?
55:24 - Do you think external views and perceptions have been distorted by the British press?
1:02:05 - Does the Draghi report on EU competitiveness offer any signs of hope, and is Europe moving in the right direction?
1:09:07 - Do you genuinely believe in the hopeful outcome you described — that Russia will eventually move away from the current course it is on?