Dan Blumenthal

Dan Blumenthal, director of Asian studies at the American Enterprise Institute, and Elbridge Colby, founder of the Marathon Initiative think tank, discuss deterring China's expansion in the South China Sea and aggression towards Taiwan. They explore the potential consequences of China's dominance in the Pacific, military and economic coercion, relying on allies, parallels between the Cold War and US-China relations, and the challenges faced by the United States in navigating its role in the world.

Dan Blumenthal and Kyle Balzer, affiliated with the American Enterprise Institute and co-authors of 'The True Aims of China’s Nuclear Buildup,' dive into China's expanding nuclear capabilities. They analyze the shift in China's nuclear strategy and its implications for U.S. foreign policy. The conversation highlights China's ambitions to reshape global order and discusses the urgent need for a robust American response. The duo also examines the effects on U.S. alliances and the prospects for future trade and nuclear modernization under new leadership.

Debate experts Rick Waters and Dan Blumenthal discuss the progress in creating a 'floor' in US-China relations. They explore the evolving global order, channels for crisis resolution, managing challenges, the role of third parties, and the impact of evolving US politics. They also highlight the importance of demonstrating the success of democracy amidst global threats.