Parag’s Comments (group member since Apr 20, 2016)

Parag’s comments from the Parag Khanna hosts a Q&A for Connectography group.

Abdelali wrote: "His Excellency Dr. Parag Khanna advise me how to countries that do not have natural resources to benefit from the global linking process in order to achieve significant success in the global economy"

Indeed Abdelali, it is precisely countries not part of resource supply chains that need their people to be connected to global markets for goods and services. This way they can receive the technologies and skills needed to produce other contributions, welcome tourists, and educate their citizens.

Jake wrote: "After seeing your video and reading the NY times article I find the concept of "connectography" incredible and I think you have seen ahead of the game, as you did with Second World and predicting t..."

Thanks Jake! This is a very interesting set of points about how the UK may indeed opt for a "Brexit" even as it has failed to invest in the Northern Powerhouse which would allow it to have multiple strong economic hubs. For this reason and many others, Brexit would be a terrible mistake for the UK.

Jamie wrote: "Could you comment on the state of 'Geography'? Not just in terms of its academic sense but with respect to professional practice and the value it can bring to business and community? Why is it, tha..."

Such a superb question Jamie! I wouldn't say "scoffed at" so much as ignored and neglected - much to our own disadvantage. As the great geography professor Jerry Dobson has written, "America stopped teaching geography after World War II and hasn't won a war since."

Geography will have immense relevance in the 21st century. We need geography to think about how to cope with climate change as the locations of agricultural production shift. We need geography to think about and plan for urban expansion.

We need to understand where and how to locate new industrial activity in future industries such as fiber-optic cables or solar power farms.
Geography cannot be ignored; it is more important than ever.

Looking forward to answering your questions.