Hidden Forces Is the US at Risk of Losing the Long-Game to China? | Rush Doshi
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Mar 17, 2025 
Rush Doshi, former Deputy Senior Director for China and Taiwan on the National Security Council and author of 'The Long Game,' discusses the complexities of U.S.-China relations. He critiques the bipartisan consensus on China and the Trump administration’s approach to trade as it navigates this strategic rivalry. The conversation dives into the historical roots of China's nationalism and its proactive global ambitions since the century of humiliation. Doshi emphasizes the need for nuanced U.S. foreign policy to address the challenges posed by China’s rise.
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Assessing Adversaries
- Assessing adversaries in foreign policy is an ongoing challenge, as they constantly evolve.
- Assessments must adapt tactically and strategically, and understanding another country is a continuous process.
China's Grand Strategy
- Doshi's book "The Long Game" analyzes China's grand strategy by examining their texts, institutions, and behavior.
- He used a vast database of Chinese materials, including party documents, memoirs, and speeches, to understand their strategic thinking.
CCP Transparency
- The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is surprisingly transparent in communicating its intentions through party documents.
- Unlike the US, where messaging can be inconsistent, the CCP's centralized communication makes deciphering intent easier.
