The President’s Inbox America’s New Cold Wars, With David Sanger
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May 21, 2024 David Sanger, White House correspondent, discusses America's new Cold Wars with a focus on geopolitical rivalry, Russian interference, China's influence, semiconductor self-sufficiency, AI safety, nuclear arms limitation, and navigating relationships with Russia and China.
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New Cold Wars vs. Old Cold War
- The old Cold War was simpler: US vs. USSR, primarily a nuclear arms race.
- New Cold Wars are more complex, involving multiple nuclear rivals, economic interdependence, and non-state actors.
Bush-Putin Era
- George W. Bush and Vladimir Putin's initial friendly interactions masked growing tensions.
- Putin's 2007 Munich speech signaled Russia's intent to reclaim lost territories, foreshadowing later conflicts.
Misjudging Russia and China
- The West misjudged Russia's intentions and China's ambitions, failing to anticipate a return to great power rivalry.
- Bill Clinton's belief that the internet would democratize China proved wrong, as China became a techno-repressive state.