Richard Danzig

Richard Danzig, former Secretary of the Navy and current senior fellow at Johns Hopkins, delves into the intricate dynamics of U.S.-China relations. He discusses the implications of trade policies on military risks and the strategic necessity for a 500-ship Navy. Danzig explores the contrasting approaches of U.S. and Chinese firms, questioning risk tolerance and the balance of openness versus security. He also shares unique fiction recommendations, offering listeners a creative respite from geopolitics, emphasizing the richness of storytelling.