In "The Future Is Asian," Parag Khanna presents a compelling vision of the 21st century dominated not by the West, but by a vibrant and assertive Asia. Spanning from Saudi Arabia to Japan, and Russia to Australia, this new Asian era encompasses a diverse tapestry of countries collectively shaping the future of global trade, finance, infrastructure, and diplomacy. Khanna masterfully illustrates how Asia, with five billion people and 40 percent of the world's GDP, is constructing a multi-civilizational order that harks back to its rich history of commerce and cultural exchange, long before the rise of European colonialism and American hegemony. This book challenges the West's monolithic view of Asia as merely China's backyard, unwrapping the intricate layers of a region that is set to redefine global dynamics. Through a nuanced exploration, Khanna shows how nations from India to the Philippines are leading a new wave of growth, opting for integration over territorial disputes, and pioneering the next generation of digital innovation. "The Future Is Asian" is not just an analysis of geopolitical shifts; it is a clarion call to understand a region that is increasingly central to the world's future - culturally, economically, and politically. As Khanna argues, to grasp the pulse of the Asian Century is to comprehend the blueprint of the future global order.