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Towards war with China? w/ Adam Tooze

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Nov 5, 2024
Adam Tooze, a renowned historian and author, delves into the growing concerns of a potential conflict with China and the Biden administration's regional alliance strategies. He analyzes the complexities of U.S.-China military dynamics and critiques the portrayal of China’s economic challenges due to authoritarianism. Tooze emphasizes the superior significance of China's climate policies over U.S. politics, and explores the nation's energy market dynamics, revealing a nuanced landscape that influences global climate action and economic perceptions.
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INSIGHT

Geopolitical Tension vs. War

  • There's a difference between geopolitical tension and the decision to wage war.
  • Acknowledging conflict doesn't explain the decision to initiate a large-scale military operation.
INSIGHT

Shifting Perceptions of War with China

  • The prospect of war with China has become more real in Washington.
  • This shift is characterized by the banalization of war through war-gaming and the shock of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
ANECDOTE

General's Gut Feeling

  • A US general prepared for war with China based on a gut feeling in 2025.
  • This reflects a wider perception among top US military officials that war with China is likely.
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