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Join us at Books on the Rise as Vince Cable discusses his brand new book Eclipsing the West: China, India and the forging of a new world.

About Eclipsing the West:

As the international order begins to crumble, this incisive book asks what the rise of the Asian superstates means for the future.

The Western-dominated world we have known for the past three hundred years is coming to an end. As America withdraws from its role as enforcer of the international order, other countries are moving in to fill the void. Among them are two rising Asian 'superstates'.

Accounting for more than a third of the world's population, China and India have the potential to wield enormous economic and political power. China is already vying with the US for the top spot in the global economy, and on some measures has surpassed it. By the middle of the century India may be number two. How will these countries navigate their growing roles on the world stage? What are the implications for commerce, international law and the fight against climate change?

Vince Cable has followed China and India for decades, first as a professional economist and later as a senior government minister. In Eclipsing the West he draws on the latest data and a lifetime of political and economic experience to offer a compelling account of what the rise of the Asian superstates means for the future.

About Vince Cable:

Vince retired after 20 years as MP for Twickenham, including as Coalition Cabinet Minister and Lib Dem Party Leader.

Along with holding various academic positions at the LSE, Nottingham University and St Mary's and Honorary Fellowships at Fitzwilliam College Cambridge and the City Lit, Vince is Director of the Hydrogen infrastructure company, Element 2, campaigns as Vice-President of the European Movement, and was recently appointed Freeman of the City of London