Modern-day Empires

Published: March 30, 2018, 8 p.m.

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John Gray says the idea that empire has had its day is one of the delusions of our age.

Old empires, he says, are being replaced by new ones - in China, Russia and - he argues - in Europe.

He examines the idea of a European "empire of the good" - one that is liberal and democratic throughout.

Producer: Adele Armstrong.

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