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The global power shift

Paddy Ashdown believes we are living in a moment in history where power is changing in ways it never has before. In a spellbinding talk he outlines the three major global shifts that he sees coming.

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Paddy Ashdown believes we are living in a moment in history where power is changing in ways it never has before. In a spellbinding talk he outlines the three major global shifts that he sees coming.

This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxBrussels, an independent event. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.

Read more about TEDx.

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Paddy Ashdown is a former member of the British Parliament and a diplomat with a lifelong commitment to international cooperation.

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