

1. America Is Not in Decline, but It Needs Help (feat. Walter Russell Mead)
Aug 16, 2023
Walter Russell Mead talks about the meaning of an American 'arsenal of democracy' and the challenges of building one for the twenty-first century. They discuss the shifting world order, the war in Ukraine, and the China challenge. They emphasize the need for American leadership against influential great power rivals. They also explore the debate on America's economic potential, misconceptions about American decline, the shift to a work-from-home economy, and the current situation in Ukraine after Russia's invasion. They compare modern warfare to World War I and discuss concerns about production capacity in the United States.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
America's Economic and Productive Potential: Comparing to 1941
02:30 • 2min
American Decline: Overdone and Misconceived
04:11 • 7min
The Shift to a Work-From-Home Economy and the Debate on Industrial Policy
11:16 • 14min
The Current Situation in Ukraine and the Challenges in Predicting the Outcome
25:09 • 5min
Comparing Modern Warfare to World War I
30:09 • 3min
Concerns about Production Capacity
33:13 • 30min