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Bloomberg Businessweek
America’s Plunge into a Volatile Rivalry with Russia and China
Apr 30, 2024
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New York Times White House and National Security Correspondent David Sanger discusses the emergence of a new Cold War involving China and Russia, challenging the West. The podcast explores geopolitical tensions, nuclear threats, alliances, and the evolving dynamics of U.S. rivalries with China and Russia.
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- The U.S. underestimated rising superpowers, focusing on terrorism instead, leading to unpreparedness for geopolitical challenges.
- Bipartisan errors in prioritizing economic ties over national interests resulted in flawed assumptions about China and Russia.
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The Surprise of Washington
Washington was taken by surprise by the revival of superpower conflict due to the prevailing assumption that the end of history had arrived. For years, the U.S. focused on terrorism instead of major rising powers like Russia and China. The delay in pivoting towards the Asia Pacific region further contributed to the lack of preparedness for geopolitical challenges. The book emphasizes the significance of the interactions between Russia and China in shaping global dynamics.
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