The development of China as an economic and political powerhouse has generated serious concerns in Washington and the West in general. The view that, as a developing nation, China would morph into some sort of capitalist democracy was assumed. This was a profound miscalculation. In fact all the norms of the "Washington Consensus," the western rules-based order, are now being challenged. We will examine the evolution of this "rules-based order" driven by western interests and how the dynamics of 3rd world nations (referred to as “the Global South") and China challenge the post World War II western consensus.

Richard Price is a former public relations professional. He has written, published, and presented on a broad range of topics including political, historical, and technical subjects. His decades-long interest in China and the developing world, including his travels to China and Asia, has given him a perspective and deep appreciation of a changing world and the challenges facing western society in coping. He has shared this perspective with many groups, providing insight into evolving geopolitical matters.