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The Global Impact of China's Ascendancy Examined With Elbridge Colby
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52 minutes
Released:
Jan 15, 2024
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Elbridge Colby, the architect of the 2018 National Defense Strategy and author of "The Strategy of Denial," joins us to untangle the complex web of China's rise and its implications for global power dynamics. Our conversation spans the globe, from the strategic corridors of Washington D.C. to the manufacturing hubs and supply chains disrupted by COVID-19. As we explore Colby's pivotal role in reorienting defense priorities and his vision for U.S. engagement with China, the dialogue reveals a world where military might, economic interdependence, and technological advancements are inextricably linked. The stakes are high, and the need for a nuanced approach to international relations has never been more pressing.Economic warfare, once a subplot in the annals of history, has taken center stage in the face of China's expanding influence. We dissect the synthesis of military strength with economic sanctions, the brewing storms of information and technology conflicts, and how these elements coalesce to shape the geopolitical chessboard. Colby offers an arresting analysis of the narratives within China, which cast the U.S. as an economic adversary, and we scrutinize the delicate balance of power in the Asia-Pacific. The discussion traverses the strategic pain points, from China's stronghold in global medicine supply chains to the looming specter of military conflict over Taiwan, underscoring the urgency for decisive action.The episode crescendos as we interrogate the implications of China's geopolitical gambits on the U.S. administration's policies and the broader canvas of great power competition. Colby challenges the perceived efficacy of cultural and information warfare, championing direct military capability as the cornerstone of international strategy. We conclude with a call to arms for intellectual rigor and the pursuit of peace through strength, navigating the fine line between respecting China's ascent and safeguarding the global balance of power. Engage with us on this cerebral journey as we dissect the strategy of power in a world where every move could dictate the future of international harmony.ANTICIPATE STOCK MARKET CRASHES, CORRECTIONS, AND BEAR MARKETS WITH AWARD WINNING RESEARCH. Sign up for The Lead-Lag Report at https://theleadlag.report/leadlaglive and get 30% off as a podcast listener.Nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. The content in this program is for informational purposes only. You should not construe any information or other material as investment, financial, tax, or other advice. The views expressed by the participants are solely their own. A participant may have taken or recommended any investment position discussed, but may close such position or alter its recommendation at any time without notice. Nothing contained in this program constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or other financial instruments in any jurisdiction. Please consult your own investment or financial advisor for advice related to all investment decisions.Support the show
Released:
Jan 15, 2024
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Podcast episode
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