David Talbot

Matt Goodman, a senior VP of economics at CSIS, and fellow Matt Reynolds, alongside David Talbot from the Milken Institute, delve into the rising tide of Chinese economic coercion. They discuss why China targets smaller nations and propose a united democratic front for deterrence. Emphasizing resilience over retaliation, they explore how alliances can reshape responses to aggression. The conversation ignites curiosity about integrating trade agreements to counteract China's influence and highlights the impact of these strategies on international stability.