The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway No Mercy / No Malice: Own Goal
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Sep 13, 2025 Discover India's rise as a key economic player, battling national paranoia and social violence. Explore how Trump's presidency reshaped global alliances, inadvertently empowering adversaries. Dive into India's strategic role in U.S. foreign policy, especially against the backdrop of China. Get insights on the current geopolitical landscape and its implications for international relations.
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U.S. Must Leverage Its Relative Size
- The U.S. is 4% of the world's population but 26% of global GDP, so coalition-building is essential.
- Going it alone means confronting most of humanity and global economic output without leverage.
Soft Power Cuts Have Outsized Costs
- Cuts to soft-power tools like USAID and confrontational tariffs have damaged U.S. influence cheaply bought.
- Small budget items and tone matter greatly for global leadership and perception.
Picture Of Leaders Signals Strategic Realignment
- The photo of Xi, Putin, and Modi symbolizes a new strategic alignment born from U.S. missteps.
- Trump's actions have turned potential rivals into cooperative partners for China and Russia.