Lisa Curtis, a security expert from CNAS, discusses critical geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific amid rising tensions from China. Zack Cooper, a military strategist, sheds light on the U.S. military's readiness and the nuances of great power competition. Dmitri Alperovitch, focused on U.S.-China relations, emphasizes the importance of Taiwan's security and the strategic significance of semiconductor production. They explore evolving alliances, military investments, and the roles of partners like India and Australia in the region's stability.

Hal Brands, a Professor at Johns Hopkins SAIS, and Zach Cooper, a research fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, dive into the complexities of U.S.-China relations. They discuss the evolution from optimism to tension in diplomatic ties and the role of collective pressure as a potential strategy. The pair highlight the importance of U.S. alliances and the challenges of maintaining unity among allies. They also explore how generational shifts and narratives impact perspectives, shaping future policy directions in an increasingly fraught geopolitical landscape.