The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway China’s Growing Power, US Diplomacy, and Ukraine’s Counteroffensive — with Ian Bremmer
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Jun 15, 2023 
Ian Bremmer, president of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media, dives into the unsettling presence of a Chinese spy base in Cuba and analyzes the shifting tide of U.S.-China relations. He elaborates on the complexities of Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russia, examining military strategies and international reactions. Bremmer also reflects on the broad implications of globalization and U.S. foreign policy. Along the way, there's a critique of former President Trump's legacy, highlighting contemporary political challenges.
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China's Cuban Listening Post
- China's establishment of a listening post in Cuba increases their surveillance capabilities over the US.
- This move is more effective than their balloon program and leverages Cuba's strained relationship with the US.
US-Cuba Relations
- US policy towards Cuba has been influenced by a small group of anti-Castro Cuban-Americans.
- However, the Cuban government itself has resisted normalization, fearing regime change if it opens up to the US.
China's Power Play
- China is asserting its power through actions like aggressive naval maneuvers and the Cuban listening post.
- The US and China wield different kinds of power: the US excels in military might, while China dominates in economic influence.
