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Taiwan War + Grand Strategy for Cold War II

Jun 17, 2024
Dmitri Alperovitch, co-founder of CrowdStrike and founder of the Silverado Policy Accelerator, explores the looming Cold War II and its implications. He draws parallels between the Soviet Union and today's China, addressing Washington's groupthink and the necessity of reevaluating U.S. policies. Alperovitch offers bold military and diplomatic strategies for Taiwan, critiques the current U.S. defense budget, and argues for a selective decoupling with China to enhance national security while fostering a balanced economic relationship.
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  • Lessons from Cold War crises emphasize nuclear risks.
  • Parallels between Soviet Union and China raise concerns.

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Innovation Policy Program at Open Philanthropy and Grant Initiatives

The podcast episode discusses the work of an individual at Open Philanthropy who manages the Innovation Policy Program, focusing on research in innovation science and making related grants. It highlights specific grants made to institutions like the Institute for Progress and the Institute for Replication, aimed at accelerating scientific technological progress and improving research credibility.

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