Rory MacFarquhar

Rory MacFarquhar, a former member of the Obama National Security Council, and Emma Ashford, a senior fellow at the Stimson Center, dive into Trump’s unique approach to foreign policy. They discuss the surprising omissions in the new 2025 National Security Strategy and how it shapes U.S. policy priorities. Rory analyzes the complexities of U.S.-China economic ties and Taiwan's defense challenges. Emma emphasizes the need for realism in this multipolar world, cautioning against overextension while highlighting regional influences and appropriate military engagement.