The Grand Strategy Sessions Jennifer Lind: Progressivism and Prioritization
Sep 29, 2025
Jennifer Lind, an Associate Professor of Government at Dartmouth College and expert in international security, discusses the evolving landscape of U.S. foreign policy. She explores the implications of declining U.S. primacy amid rising powers like China and Russia, advocating for a prioritized grand strategy focused on Asia. Lind emphasizes the importance of addressing structural inequalities and renegotiating alliances, arguing that a progressive approach can reshape U.S. engagement globally while ensuring regional stability.
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Shift From Primacy To Focused Strategy
- U.S. primacy has ended and requires a more focused, selective foreign policy.
- Jennifer Lind argues we should prioritize Asia where the primary security threat lies.
Domestic Constraints Amplify Strategy Limits
- Domestic fiscal and political constraints compound the changing global balance of power.
- Lind says polarization and entitlement pressures limit America's ability to wield power abroad.
Prioritize Homeland Security And Partnering
- Prioritize protecting American security and prosperity as the top foreign-policy goal.
- Use all tools to help partners create favorable regional balances of power, especially in Asia.