LSE IQ podcast Will the US remain the world’s superpower?
May 21, 2024
Featuring Elizabeth Ingleson, who analyzes America's global status, John Van Reenen, who critiques the mythologization of the U.S., and Ashley Tellis, who examines the concept of America's fading power. They discuss the narrative of America's decline and the implications of its shifting position as a superpower. The conversation touches on economic foundations, the challenge posed by China, shifts in foreign policy, and the urgency of rethinking priorities to address the climate crisis, emphasizing the intertwined nature of global dynamics.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Foundations of US Economic Power
02:00 • 5min
Navigating Power Shifts: U.S. and Global Dynamics
07:13 • 11min
Re-shoring Manufacturing and the Impact of the CHIPS Act
18:29 • 2min
Navigating U.S.-China Dynamics
20:37 • 12min
Rethinking Global Supremacy in the Face of the Climate Crisis
32:58 • 2min