Western dominance in world politics is coming to an end. The flow of wealth and power is shifting from West to East. A new era of global instability is emerging. Asia's hour describes the defining trend of our time: the growing prosperity of Asian nations is changing the international balance of power. This shift to the East affects the lives of people around the world and touches on major questions of war and peace. An emerging, albeit troubled, China challenges American supremacy. But the ambitions of other Asian powers—such as Japan, North Korea, India, and Pakistan—also have the potential to shake the entire world. Meanwhile, the West grapples with economic weakness and political populism, the Arab world remains unsettled, and Russia yearns to regain its lost influence.