Nadège Rolland

Nadège Rolland, a renowned expert on Chinese strategic issues and author of Mapping China's Strategic Space, offers insights into China’s geopolitical landscape. She discusses the formation of mental maps by Chinese strategists, historical perspectives from Mao, and the implications of perceived encirclement by the U.S. The conversation also touches on China's Arctic ambitions, the Belt and Road Initiative, and the delicate balance of asserting regional power while avoiding overextension. Rolland's analysis reveals the complexities shaping China's global aspirations.

Nadège Rolland, chercheuse distinguée pour les études chinoises au National Bureau of Asian Research, éclaire la pensée stratégique de la Chine. Elle aborde l'évolution de la vision de Mao à aujourd'hui, la perception chinoise des États-Unis et de la Russie, ainsi que les tensions géopolitiques contemporaines. Le concept d'encerclement et les confrontations maritimes sont discutés, tout comme la dynamique complexe entre l'Amérique et la Chine, illustrant le fameux "piège de Thucydide".

Nadège Rolland, a Distinguished Fellow in China Studies, sheds light on China's evolving vision of its frontiers and its strategic maneuvers regarding border regions. She discusses the complexities of territorial disputes with neighbors like India and Bhutan and how historical narratives shape China's perception of sovereignty. Rolland highlights the intricate balance between asserting influence and managing security through initiatives like the Belt and Road project, offering a nuanced view of China's geopolitical ambitions.