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In the Room with Peter Bergen

Is America Headed into a New Cold War?

Apr 30, 2024
America's top national security reporter, David Sanger, discusses the return of superpower conflicts and the underestimated ambitions of Russia and China. He explores the limitations of economic interdependence in preventing conflict and the need to counter the 'grand delusion.' They touch on Putin's strategic vision, Taiwan's semiconductor dominance, and the challenges of cutting off key technologies to China.
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  • The shift towards a new Cold War era involves conflicts between major powers like Russia, the United States, and China.
  • Failure to interpret Russia and China's true intentions led to strategic miscalculations and geopolitical tensions.

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Biden's Admission at a Fundraiser about Russia's Nuclear Threat

During a Democratic fundraiser in New York City, President Biden disclosed classified information about Russia's consideration of using nuclear weapons in Ukraine, leading to a potential immediate nuclear threat. This revelation, reminiscent of the Cuban Missile Crisis, highlighted a significant shift in global power dynamics toward a new Cold War era, involving conflicts between major powers like Russia, the United States, and China.

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