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ASPI’s Critical Technology Tracker – The global race for future power

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This diagram depicts the Global Competition for Research Talent The Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) is a wholly-owned Commonwealth Company formed in 2001 as an independent, non-partisan think tank.  ASPI receives funding from Australian and overseas Governments, industry and civil society groups for sponsorship, research and project support.  ASPI paints… Read More »ASPI’s Critical Technology Tracker – The global race for future power

International visitors ride a wave of ‘China Travel’

This video explores the surge in international visitors to China following the implementation of visa-free policies, highlighting the economic benefits and positive impact on China’s global image. Since I blogged about What China’s visa-free entry policy means for 11 European nations, the policy has been expanded to allow citizens from… Read More »International visitors ride a wave of ‘China Travel’

China-U.S. ties: Takeaways from NSA Sullivan’s visit

In a recent visit to China, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan emphasized the importance of maintaining stable relations between the two global powers despite ongoing differences. This visit, analyzed in a CGTN video, marks a significant step in U.S.-China relations, highlighting avenues for future cooperation. Key Takeaways: In summary,… Read More »China-U.S. ties: Takeaways from NSA Sullivan’s visit

The Ukraine War: Glenn Diesen, John Mearsheimer, Chas Freeman, Jeffrey Sachs & Lawrence Wikerson

Glenn Diesen’s speech at the “NATO’s War on Ukraine” conference dissected the “helping Ukraine” narrative, critiquing NATO’s expansion and its perceived motivations. Other speakers, including John Mearsheimer, Chas Freeman, Jeffrey Sachs, and Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson, participated in similar discussions. Diesen argued that NATO’s actions are framed as altruistic, but this… Read More »The Ukraine War: Glenn Diesen, John Mearsheimer, Chas Freeman, Jeffrey Sachs & Lawrence Wikerson

It’s over – China Is About To Destroy US Automakers

The discussion features Michael Dunne, an expert in the automotive industry with extensive experience in Asia, particularly China. He provides insights into the rapid advancements in China’s automotive sector, especially in electric and autonomous vehicles. Key points include: Michael underscores the critical importance of understanding these technological advancements, as they… Read More »It’s over – China Is About To Destroy US Automakers

Professor John Mearsheimer: A Destructive Foreign Policy

John J. Mearsheimer is a prominent American political scientist and international relations scholar, best known for developing the theory of offensive realism. This theory posits that great powers are inherently driven to seek regional hegemony in an anarchic international system. Here is a summary of his key points: Mearsheimer warns… Read More »Professor John Mearsheimer: A Destructive Foreign Policy

Here’s Where Jeffrey Sachs and John Mearsheimer Disagree

Sachs is a prominent American economist and public policy analyst, known for his work on sustainable economic and environmental development. John Mearsheimer is a distinguished American political scientist and international relations scholar, best known for his theory of offensive realism. Both scholars are intellectual giants, and have significantly influenced their… Read More »Here’s Where Jeffrey Sachs and John Mearsheimer Disagree

 “Searching for an Endgame With China” featuring Matt Pottinger.

Matt Pottinger, a former Deputy National Security Adviser under President Trump, views China’s rise with caution and urgency. In this Podcast, Pottinger, who may be a key figure in shaping US China policy, discusses the significant shift in America’s approach to China. He believes China seeks to reshape global norms… Read More » “Searching for an Endgame With China” featuring Matt Pottinger.

Why Harris-Walz could be ‘slightly more friendly’ on trade issues than Biden-Harris

There are a number of areas where a potential Harris/Walz administration could differ from the current Biden/Harris administration. Trade is one. Gary Hufbauer from the Peterson Institute for International Economics suggests that the Harris-Walz administration could be slightly more favorable towards trade compared to the Biden administration. Kamala Harris’s Record:… Read More »Why Harris-Walz could be ‘slightly more friendly’ on trade issues than Biden-Harris