Betting on America: Winning the Global Tech Race The Future of U.S. Economic Statecraft featuring former National Security Advisor General HR McMaster
Sep 4, 2025
HR McMaster, former U.S. National Security Advisor and Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, shares his insights on U.S. economic statecraft and global competition with China. He emphasizes the importance of innovation and national security, discussing how patriotic investors can drive technological advancement. McMaster also highlights the need for bipartisan collaboration to strengthen U.S. policies and ensure resilience in the face of political polarization, urging unity to tackle pressing national and economic challenges.
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Complacency Cost Strategic Ground
- H.R. McMaster argues we were complacent after the Cold War and misread China's trajectory.
- He says we vacated competitive arenas and must sprint to regain technological and economic advantage.
Diagnose The Competitor's Playbook
- McMaster emphasizes diagnosing the problem correctly as the primary failure.
- He highlights China's weaponized mercantilism: IP theft, subsidies, forced transfers, and supply-chain coercion.
Return To The Field Strategically
- Re-enter competitive spaces we vacated and use targeted tools like export controls and investment screening.
- Balance tactics with allied cooperation to preserve credibility and alternatives to Chinese influence.
