

Debating America’s “Pivot” to Asia
Aug 6, 2024
Robert D. Blackwill, a senior fellow for U.S. Foreign Policy at the Council on Foreign Relations, and Richard Fontaine, CEO of the Center for a New American Security, dive deep into America's strategic pivot to Asia. They discuss their new book, 'Lost Decade', addressing the complexities of U.S. foreign policy amid China's rise. The duo explores Xi Jinping's leadership misinterpretations, the challenges of the pivot during the Obama administration, and the critical need for a cohesive U.S. strategy in navigating the changing power dynamics in Asia.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
From Kansas to Diplomacy: A Journey Through Asia
01:49 • 4min
The Complexity of America's Pivot to Asia
05:41 • 21min
Understanding Xi Jinping's Leadership and Its Global Impact
26:24 • 3min
Navigating U.S. Foreign Policy and Domestic Politics in the Context of Asia
29:44 • 3min
Navigating the Shifting Power Dynamics in Asia
33:00 • 3min