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’
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Rush Doshi, C.V. Starr Senior Fellow for Asia Studies and director of the China Strategy Initiative, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss how America should navigate its geopolitical rivalry with China. The Council on Foreign Relations is an American think tank specializing in U.S. foreign policy and international relations.… Read More »America’s China Strategy, With Rush Doshi
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
Rivalry With China and Russia Reinforces the Real Causes of American Decline By Michael Brenes and Van Jackson – Foreign Affairs, July 14, 2022 The article “Great-Power Competition Is Bad for Democracy” from Foreign Affairs argues that the current U.S. focus on rivalry with China and Russia is detrimental to democracy.… Read More »Great-Power Competition Is Bad for Democracy – Foreign Affairs
