The first of two programmes in which people in five countries describe their attitudes to the challenges of the 20th century.

The Commentators:
From Britain, Roderick MacFarquhar
From Thailand, Mom Rajawong Kukrit Pramoj
From Burma, U San Win
From Afghanistan, Khalil Zewari
From West Pakistan, Yunus Said
From East Pakistan, Munier Chowdhury
From India, Pran Chopra
Next Tuesday: Neighbours of China
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