
All Quiet on the Second Front
36. The Future of Geopolitics and National Security with Vance Serchuk
Dec 19, 2023
Vance Serchuk, Executive Director of KKR Global Institute, discusses the strengths of the US, the demand for American leadership, concerns about divisive domestic politics, and the urgency in strengthening the defense industrial base for national security.
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- Geopolitics actively shapes economic decisions and policy-making, requiring resilience and strategic thinking.
- The United States can compete effectively in the geopolitical landscape by transcending divisive politics and focusing on building a strong and united society.
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Adaptation to a more vulnerable world
The podcast episode discusses the evolving global landscape, emphasizing the increasing vulnerability of supply chains and the shift towards a 'just in case' approach. The speakers highlight the need to understand and navigate the impact of geopolitics on investment and trade decisions, as well as how it affects various sectors such as technology, finance, and commerce. The COVID-19 pandemic is described as a preview of the challenges and disruptions that the world can expect in the future. The episode emphasizes the importance of adapting to geopolitical realities, identifying opportunities, and recognizing the interplay between geopolitics and economic decision-making.
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