Erobern Xi, Putin und Trump die Welt? | Herfried Münkler

We speak with historian and empire expert Herfried Münkler about the plans of the major powers to divide the world among themselves. The age of empires could be back. Russia, the USA, and China are currently acting like empires that want to divide the globe among themselves in the future, much like major powers have done in the past. University professor and leading expert on empires, Herfried Münkler, describes in the STANDARD podcast how to recognize this trend, what dangers it poses, and what Europe could do about it. STANDARD Podcast LIVE: Would you like to join us live when we record our podcasts? You have the opportunity on the following dates. The list is constantly updated. Vienna, February 25, 2026, from 6:00 PM Inside Austria: Femicides - at the Missing Link Podcast Night (https://missing-link.media/podcastnacht/) Vienna, June 15, 2026, 7:30 PM Better Living: Is Veganism Dead? - at Theater im Park (https://theaterimpark.at/programm/ist...) Vienna, July 26, 2026, 11:00 AM Edition Future: The Car-Free City - at Theater im Park (https://theaterimpark.at/programm/die...) Vienna, September 14, 2026, 7:30 PM Topic of the Day: America's Fateful Election - at Theater im Park (https://theaterimpark.at/programm/ame...) Did you enjoy this podcast? With a STANDARD subscription, you can support our work and help ensure journalism with a point of view continues in the future. All information and offers are available here: abo.derstandard.at (https://abo.derstandard.at/?ref=Podca...) Photo: Collage, Reuters, IMAGO/USA TODAY Network