PÅL RØREN, a political scientist and post-doctor at the Institute for Social Research, dives into the implications of the U.S.-China power struggle. He unpacks what being a "superpower" means and examines the risks of escalating tensions. RØREN discusses the shift from a unipolar to a multipolar world and its consequences for small nations like Norway. The conversation also touches on military dynamics and the significance of soft power amidst the backdrop of international alliances and historical contexts.