ChinaTalk Great Power Competition with Richard Danzig
Jan 2, 2021
Richard Danzig, former Secretary of the Navy and current senior fellow at Johns Hopkins, delves into the intricate dynamics of U.S.-China relations. He discusses the implications of trade policies on military risks and the strategic necessity for a 500-ship Navy. Danzig explores the contrasting approaches of U.S. and Chinese firms, questioning risk tolerance and the balance of openness versus security. He also shares unique fiction recommendations, offering listeners a creative respite from geopolitics, emphasizing the richness of storytelling.
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Unmanned Ship Life Preserver
- Richard Danzig noticed a life preserver on an unmanned ship.
- The program manager explained it was easier to comply with Coast Guard regulations than get a waiver.
Relational vs. Transactional
- US-China relations should be viewed relationally, not transactionally.
- Individual transactions like Huawei must be considered within the broader context of trade and coexistence.
Domestic Politics and International Relations
- Both US and Chinese leaders are influenced by domestic political imperatives.
- These domestic factors shape their international approaches, similar to how Gandhi's political context shaped his movement.
