CISS Podcast

Zhou Bo, a retired senior colonel and military expert, delves into whether the world should fear China's growing power. He discusses China's military evolution, contrasting it with U.S. strategies and emphasizing a peaceful rise through diplomatic initiatives like the Belt and Road. Zhou challenges misconceptions about China's defense spending and promotes the idea that a prosperous China could foster global harmony, drawing on historical trends of self-restraint and envisioned future cooperation.

In this insightful discussion, Jeffrey Ding, a professor at George Washington University and an expert on technology diffusion, shares his thoughts on the modern competition driven by general-purpose technologies (GPTs). He critiques the glorification of breakthrough innovations and highlights the significance of gradual advancements and workforce skills. Ding discusses the historical impact of GPTs on military effectiveness and advocates for a diffusion-centric strategy in the US-China AI rivalry, emphasizing the need for improved technical education and workforce growth.