China, Asia, and the world would get a new resource and food supply base, easing emerging shortages. And, last but not least, the vision of peaceful global integration would receive a powerful boost.

Talking at the US State Department this summer, Hans Rosling uses his fascinating data bubble software to burst myths about the developing world. Look for new analysis on China and the post bailout world, mixed with classic data shows.

In the emerging multipolar world, characterized by sovereignty concerns and strategic competition, progress toward resolving global issues will be more difficult than ever with potentially devastating consequences.