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A U.S.-China Cold War, With Robin Niblett

The President’s Inbox

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Parallels and Divergences: Cold War Reflections

The chapter discusses the parallels and divergences between the US-Soviet Cold War and the supposed Cold War between China and the United States, highlighting flashpoints like Taiwan. It reflects on the absence of a learning moment akin to the Cuban Missile Crisis in the current US-China dynamic and emphasizes the importance of historical lessons in shaping China's approach to avoid direct conflict with the US.

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