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A New U.S. Grand Strategy: The Case for Multipolar Pluralism, With Stephen Heintz
Aug 20, 2024
Stephen Heintz, the president and CEO of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, shares insights on how the U.S. can navigate a new world of great power competition. He emphasizes the urgency of addressing existential threats like climate change and nuclear proliferation. Heintz critiques outdated international relations frameworks, advocating for inclusive strategies. He proposes redefining U.S. global engagement from dominance to collaboration, particularly in diplomacy with rising powers like China, to foster a stable, multipolar world.
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- The U.S. must reshape its foreign policy from a hegemony-based approach to one that emphasizes partnership, diplomacy, and cooperation.
- In a multipolar world, addressing global crises requires abandoning zero-sum thinking and fostering equitable power distribution among nations.
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The Age of Turbulence
Current global dynamics are characterized as an age of turbulence, influenced by three existential threats: the climate crisis, a potential nuclear arms race, and disruptive technologies like artificial intelligence. This turbulence is amplified by ongoing armed conflicts and geopolitical instability, hinting at a complex interplay of crises that haven't been experienced simultaneously in history. Many experts refer to this situation as a 'polycrisis,' emphasizing the need for a reassessment of international relations and diplomatic strategies. The confluence of these global issues calls for solutions that transcend traditional nation-state approaches, which often lack the capacity to address these comprehensive challenges effectively.
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