Episode Details

A chilling warning about the next global crisis: not just war, but a possible attack on the financial system itself. In this condensed summary of The Diary of a CEO, Steven Bartlett speaks with Professor Jiang Xueqin about why the global order may be unraveling, how geopolitics, water scarcity, supply chains, and AI could fuel instability, and why he thinks the next 9/11-style event could target bank accounts rather than buildings. This shorter version distills the full episode into the key ideas: the fragility of the petrodollar, rising nationalism, economic inequality, migration pressures, and what a collapsing world could mean for everyday people. You’ll also hear Jiang’s stark advice on how to stay grounded in uncertain times. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.