Yu Jie

Leslie Vinjamuri, CEO of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, offers insights on the implications of Trump's National Security Strategy for Europe, indicating a sharp break with the post-Cold War order. Yu Jie discusses China's position as an economic competitor and speculates on tensions easing. Renad Mansour highlights the U.S. pivot from Middle Eastern involvement, addressing the fragile Gaza ceasefire and Iran's adapting strategy. Overall, the discussion reveals a climate of anxiety and uncertainty about shifting global dynamics.

Join experts David Lubin, Senior Research Fellow at Chatham House, Marion Messmer, Director of the International Security Programme, and Yu Jie, a specialist on China, as they dissect the geopolitical landscape post-Trump's first year. They explore surprising shifts in US foreign policy, the rebirth of the Monroe Doctrine, and the complexities of US-China relations. The panel debates the likelihood of conflict, examines China's strategic priorities, and assesses the implications for smaller nations caught between superpowers. Expect insights into global trade tensions and future geopolitical tests!

Dr Yu Jie, a Chatham House China specialist on elite politics and military shifts, and Ben Bland, head of the Asia-Pacific Programme, discuss opaque leadership moves in Beijing. They cover military purges, risks to PLA modernization, UK policy trade-offs between trade and security, renewables and infrastructure concerns, and how London can navigate pressures from rival superpowers.