Mahbubani (The Great Convergence: Asia, the West and the logic of one world)presents a largely optimistic view of the growing convergence around global values and global realities. This book was written in 2013 and is very optimistic about how peoples around the world are becoming similar and how governments are utilizing similar views and strategies to achieve common goals.

1. As much as possible, use specific global, regional and national frameworks that promote convergence. Likewise, explore those that impede convergence.

2. What are the ways towards global cooperation?What are the ways to competition, short of going to war?