In a sweeping and provocative keynote speech at the 2026 Singapore Economic Review Conference, renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs declared that the era of Western dominance is officially over. Tracing 2,000 years of macroeconomic history, Sachs outlined how Asia is reclaiming its position as the demographic and geopolitical center of the world. He praised China’s unparalleled historical unity and technological ecosystem, predicting that Asia will dictate the 21st-century agenda, particularly regarding green energy and climate mitigation. Furthermore, he bluntly criticized Western foreign policy, emphasizing that the U.S. and Europe must adapt to this irreversible geopolitical realignment.