The President’s Inbox America’s China Strategy, With Rush Doshi
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Aug 13, 2024 
Rush Doshi, a C.V. Starr Senior Fellow for Asia Studies and director of the China Strategy Initiative, shares insights on U.S.-China geopolitical dynamics. He delves into the Thucydides Trap, discussing the potential for conflict as China ascends. Doshi analyzes China's perception of U.S. power and its grand strategy to expand influence. He emphasizes the importance of diplomatic engagement between Biden and Xi, while also addressing skepticism towards alliances in American politics. A thought-provoking exploration of navigating complex international relations!
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Drivers of US-China Rivalry
- The U.S.-China rivalry is driven by structural tensions and an ideological gap.
- China's growing power and differing worldviews intensify competition.
Thucydides Trap and US-China Relations
- The Thucydides Trap, where a rising power challenges a dominant one, is not a rigid template.
- It helps explain the structural pressures on the US-China relationship.
Peak China?
- The "peak China" theory posits that China's growth is plateauing, possibly due to demographic challenges.
- However, China's focus on automation could mitigate these challenges.