Vince Cable: Eclipsing the West

Part of Leeds Lit Fest 2026. See the full programme at https://www.leedslitfest.co.uk/

The Western-dominated world we have known for the past three hundred years is coming to an end. Two Asian 'superstates', China and India, account for more than a third of the world's population and have the potential to wield enormous economic and political power. 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. In 'Eclipsing the West' he offers a compelling account of what the rise of the Asian superstates means for the future.

Vince Cable is a Visiting Professor at London School of Economics and Political Science and a Distinguished Fellow at the Overseas Development Institute. He was previously UK Secretary of State for Business Innovation and Skills and President of the Board of Trade. He has a PhD in economics from the University of Glasgow and in the 1990s worked as Chief Economist for Shell. His books include 'The Storm' (2009), 'After the Storm' (2015), 'Open Arms' (2017), 'Money and Power' (2021) and 'The Chinese Conundrum' (2022).