School of War
Ep 152: Jacqueline Deal on China’s Strategy
Oct 15, 2024
Jacqueline Deal, President and CEO of the Long Term Strategy Group and a senior fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute, discusses the complexities of U.S.-China competition. She reveals how U.S. policies may inadvertently empower China. The conversation dives into China's strategic rivalry, its military mindset resembling early 20th-century Germany, and the critical vulnerabilities in supply chains influencing national security. Deal emphasizes the importance of boosting domestic production to navigate this competitive landscape successfully.
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- Understanding the net assessment of U.S.-China competition is vital for evaluating strategic goals relative to each nation's capabilities and narratives.
- China's belief in its rising influence challenges the U.S., necessitating strategies that address economic interdependence and the manipulation tactics of the Chinese Communist Party.
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Understanding Net Assessment
Net assessment involves a relative analysis of competition between entities, measuring how each side is progressing toward its goals. This strategic approach requires understanding both one's own metrics and those of the opponent, which can be challenging given the different perspectives in the U.S. government. The complexity intensifies when stakeholders prioritize their own narratives over understanding the rival's metrics. This innovative analysis is critical in the ongoing competition with China, as U.S. capabilities must be evaluated against the Chinese Communist Party's expectations and strategies.
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