War on the Rocks

Gearing up for Economic Statecraft

Aug 10, 2020

David McCormick, CEO of Bridgewater Associates, discusses how the US can compete in a new era where economic security is national security. Topics include policy, innovation, government restructuring, immigration, talent management, global economy impact of COVID-19, reshaping America's economy for equality of opportunity.

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Economic security is a crucial component of national security in the evolving global landscape.

Effective policy reform and integration between economic and national security strategies are essential for future competitiveness and success.

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Linking National Security and Economic Statecraft

The conversation focuses on the critical link between national security and economic statecraft. It highlights the importance of integrating economic and national security policies to address the changing global dynamics driven by emerging technologies, interdependence in the global economy, and cyberspace's pervasive role.

Introduction

2min

Navigating Economic Security and National Security Challenges

21min

Debating the Role of Highly Skilled Immigrants in US Innovation and Economic Growth

2min

The Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic

9min

Navigating Economic Transition and Infrastructure Investment

3min

Reflections on Leadership through Impactful Books

4min

David McCormick, the CEO of Bridgewater Associates — the world's largest hedge fund, dropped in on the pod to talk about how the United States can prepare itself to compete in a new era in which, more than ever, economic security is national security. Speaking from decades of experience at the highest levels of industry and government, McCormick lays out what America needs to do from policy to innovation to government reorganization to immigration to talent management and beyond. He also discusses the state of the global economy, the impact of COVID-19, and how America's economy could be reshaped to realize equality of opportunity. Want more? Don't miss his essay in the Texas National Security Review with co-authors Charles Luftig and James Cunningham: "Economic Might, National Security, and the Future of American Statecraft."

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War on the Rocks

Gearing up for Economic Statecraft

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Linking National Security and Economic Statecraft

Challenges Faced in Policy Roles

Reforming Policy Processes

Innovation, Talent, and Collaboration

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts