Hidden Forces
Is the US at Risk of Losing the Long-Game to China? | Rush Doshi
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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- China's grand strategy aims to shift global influence by combining economic prosperity, military strength, and technological superiority over decades.
- The historical context of events like the Gulf War shapes China's flexible grand strategy, which adapts to shifts in global power dynamics.
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China's Grand Strategy and Vision
China's grand strategy aims to displace American global influence through a systematic approach that has evolved over decades. Historically anchored in a desire for national rejuvenation, the Chinese Communist Party's vision encompasses not only economic prosperity but also military strength and technological superiority. The contemporary framework is characterized by aspirations to lead in critical industries and establish a geopolitical order that aligns with China's interests. This ambition is underscored by the framing of great changes unseen in a century, suggesting that China's ascendance seeks to redefine the global power dynamic fundamentally.
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