Author David Marquand spoke in London earlier this month for a Policy Network event on the future of Europe. His talk plays on the subject of his new book, The End of the West: The Once and Future Europe.

Marquand addresses the question of the economic state of Europe, politics during the post-war recovery period, and whether the “Democratic Deficit” exists.

Is the Western world really on the decline?  Check out his interviews, beginning here and carrying over here, then pick up a copy of his book to find out more about what it takes for a country to thrive in the world today.