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Sinica Podcast
Has China won? Part 2 of our conversation with Singapore’s Kishore Mahbubani
May 28, 2020
Former UN ambassador of Singapore, Kishore Mahbubani, joins the Sinica Podcast for an intriguing conversation about American exceptionalism, strategic thinking, and the U.S.-China competition. They discuss the contrasting realities of China and American ideals, the determining factors of the geopolitical contest, strategic thinking in the South China Sea, and America's relationships with its allies. This thought-provoking discussion challenges conventional wisdom and offers valuable insights into the global perspective on U.S.-China relations.
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- American exceptionalism hinders strategic thinking and self-assessment, impeding long-term stability and cooperation.
- The United States should prioritize addressing internal challenges and working with China on common issues rather than engaging in unnecessary geopolitical contests.
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The challenge of achieving freedom and equality
The podcast discusses the challenge of achieving both freedom and equality in American political culture. The speaker emphasizes that freedom and equality are often at odds with each other, as freedom expresses natural inequalities, while equality aims to suppress them. The United States is described as being at an extreme of valuing freedom over equality. The rich in America are highlighted as having the ability to use their wealth to influence the political system, benefiting the top 0.1% while undermining the bottom 50%. The importance of filling the majority's sense of ownership of the political system is emphasized for long-term stability.
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