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RAND's senior behavioral scientist Todd Helmus joins Jim Carouso and Ray Powell to explain how China exploits the maritime “gray zone” to pursue its aggressive and expansionist policies without triggering open conflict.They examine how China's competitors have seen their sovereignty eroded and their influence wane by remaining passive in the face of gray-zone aggression. They discuss the crucial role of assertive transparency and affirmative engagement in illuminating these activities in order to counter them, while also building resiliency and international support against them.Turning their attention to the South China Sea, they discuss how China has turned its coast guard into a large and highly capable paramilitary force, and has paired it with its maritime militia to pressure the Philippines into surrendering its own maritime rights. Meanwhile, the Philippines' southeast Asian neighbors' responses have ranged from muted to outwardly critical of Manila due to their fear of economic retaliation from Beijing.They conclude by talking about how the U.S. and its allies need to develop comprehensive strategies to counter China's gray-zone campaign before it achieves its expansionist objectives.Read RAND's work on gray-zone responses:Understanding and Countering China's Maritime Gray Zone OperationsHow the United States Can Support Allied and Partner Efforts to Counter China in the Gray ZoneProduced by IEJ Media ), sharing news that matters on statecraft & instruments of national power.Sponsored by BowerGroupAsia, a strategic advisory firm that specializes in the Indo-Pacific.

TikTok, Taiwan, and Trump. Michael Sobolik, Senior Fellow at The Hudson Institute and author of “Countering China’s Great Game,” discusses how the new Trump administration will deal with the escalating threat that is China. https://x.com/michaelsobolik https://x.com/HudsonInstitute https://www.usni.org/press/books/countering-chinas-great-game https://americanindependencegold.com/tafoya-gold/ https://sleepcreme.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TikTok, Taiwan, and Trump. Michael Sobolik, Senior Fellow at The Hudson Institute and author of “Countering China’s Great Game,” discusses how the new Trump administration will deal with the escalating threat that is China. https://x.com/michaelsobolik https://x.com/HudsonInstitute https://www.usni.org/press/books/countering-chinas-great-game https://americanindependencegold.com/tafoya-gold/ https://sleepcreme.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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How can Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) be better utilized to accomplish U.S. strategic objectives? Recently, the Smart Women, Smart Power Initiative released their latest brief: Countering China and Russia: The Hidden Advantages of Women, Peace, and Security. To discuss the findings of the report, Dr. Kathleen McInnis was joined by Dr. Kyleanne Hunter, Director, RAND Women, Peace, and Security Initiative, and Monica S. Herrera, Acting Director for International Humanitarian Policy and Senior Gender Advisor, Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, U.S. Department of Defense.

PRC: . CCP subsidies in America. Michael Sobolik, senior fellow at the American Foreign Policy Council and author of Countering China's Great Game: A Strategy for American Dominance, @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/republicans-ev-battery-plant-michigan-democrats-china-rcna169407 https://www.politico.com/newsletters/weekly-trade/2024/09/09/moolenaar-defends-a-scaled-back-china-week-00177906 1930 Shanghai

GOOD EVENING: The show begins tonght in Ukraine and Russia as Moscow says it has launched a counter attack on the Kursk Salient... 1918 Ukraine CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9:00-9:15 - #Ukraine: Russia counter attacks Kursk Salient. Colonel Jeff McCausland, USA (retired) @mccauslj @CBSNews @dickinsoncol 9:15-9:30 - #9/11: Colonel Jeff McCausland, USA (retired) @mccauslj @CBSNews @dickinsoncol 9:30-9:45 - #France: Memories of Alibaba rise and fall. Simon Constable, WSJ 9:45-10:00 - #RUSSIA: The new Shadow Fleet of Eswatini and Friends. Michael Bernstam, Hoover SECOND HOUR 10:00-10:15 - #MARKETS: No EXPLANATION POSSIBLE. Brett Arends, MarketWatch 10:15-10:30 - #PacificWatch: #Wildfires rising. @JCBliss 10:30-10:45 - 1/2: NATO: #EU: America and the Europe First policy to preserve the allies. Jakub Grygiel, Hoover Institution 10:45-11:00 - 2/2: NATO: #EU: America and the Europe First policy to preserve the allies. Jakub Grygiel, Hoover Institution THIRD HOUR 11:00-11:15 - PRC: CCP subsidies in America. Michael Sobolik, senior fellow at the American Foreign Policy Council and author of "Countering China's Great Game: A Strategy for American Dominance", @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill 11:15-11:30 - #PRC: The debate and China policy. Rebecca Grant, vice president of the Lexington Institute, @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill 11:30-11:45 - PRC: Credit market chaos. Andrew Collier, managing director of Orient Capital Research and author of new book, "China's Technology War: Why Beijing Took Down Its Tech Giants", on Collier's report "China's Bond Frenzy" @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek 11:45-12:00 - PRC: Theater nukes: Rick Fisher, senior fellow of the International Assessment and Strategy Center, on Fisher's piece on China's nuclear superiority in Asia. @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill FOURTH HOUR 12:00-12:15 - #NewWorldReport: MEXICO: AMLO'S LAST PLAY. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @revanellis #NewWorldReportEllis 12:15-12:30 - #NewWorldReport: Maduro supremacy. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @revanellis #NewWorldReportEllis 12:30-12:45 - #NewWorldReport: Bolivia sinking. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @revanellis #NewWorldReportEllis 12:45-1:00 AM - #NewWorldReport: Amazon unprotected. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @revanellis #NewWorldReportEllis

In this episode of GREAT POWER PODCAST, host Michael Sobolik interviews Jerry Hendrix about the Soviet Union's launch of the Sputnik satellite in 1957, the popular and governmental response to it, and what this history means for America's new cold war with Beijing today. Guest biography Dr. Henry J. “Jerry” Hendrix, PhD is a senior fellow at the Sagamore Institute. He is also a retired Navy Captain, having served 26 years on active duty following his commissioning through the Navy ROTC program at Purdue University. During his career Hendrix served in a variety of maritime patrol aviation squadrons as well as on supercarriers and light amphibious assault ships. His shore duty assignments were as a strategist on the staffs of the Chief of Naval Operations, the Secretary of the Navy, the Undersecretary of Defense for Policy and within the Office of Net Assessment. Following his retirement from the Navy following a standout tour as the Director of the Navy History and Heritage Command, he has worked as a senior fellow the Center for a New American Security and as a vice president at a Washington, DC defense consultancy. Dr. Hendrix holds a bachelor's degree from Purdue University in political science, a masters in national security affairs from the Naval Postgraduate School, a masters in history from Harvard University, and a PhD in war studies from Kings College, London. Resources from the conversation Read Jerry's analysis on Sputnik Follow Jerry on X Follow Michael on X Read Michael's new book, Countering China's Great Game: A Strategy for American Dominance

In this episode of GREAT POWER PODCAST, host Michael Sobolik chats with Alex Gray, former Deputy Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff of the White House National Security Council, about "America First," President Trump's foreign policy, and America's relationship with the People's Republic of China (PRC). Guest biography Alexander B. Gray is the Chief Executive Officer of American Global Strategies LLC, an international strategic advisory firm that he co-founded with former U.S. National Security Advisor Robert C. O'Brien. In addition to the day-to-day management of the firm, Mr. Gray's wide-ranging practice includes the defense, aerospace, maritime, and technology sectors. Mr. Gray most recently served as Deputy Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff of the White House National Security Council (NSC), where he directed the daily operations of the National Security Advisor's immediate office, as well as the budget, personnel, and security functions of the NSC. Previously, he served in the White House as Special Assistant to the President for the Defense Industrial Base at the National Economic Council (NEC), the principal Executive Office of the President (EOP) official responsible for matters impacting the defense and manufacturing industrial base, and as the first-ever Director for Oceania and Indo-Pacific Security at the NSC. Mr. Gray is a Senior Fellow at the American Foreign Policy Council (AFPC). Resources from the conversation Follow Alex on X Read Michael's new book, Countering China's Great Game: A Strategy for American Dominance

Over the last 25 years, while the United States fought costly wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the People's Republic of China has been expanding its influence, its economic relationships, and even the reach of it's military.  Michael Sobolik offers a sober look at the challenge China poses to the West and offers a strategy to guide America's response.    Sobolik is an expert in the American and Chinese grand strategy, regional economic and security trends, America's alliance architecture in Asia and human rights. He served as a Legislative Assistant in the United States Senate, drafting legislation on China, Russia, India, Taiwan, North Korea, Cambodia, and strategic systems and missile defense from 2014 to 2019. He has been serving as a Senior Fellow in Indo-Pacific Studies for the American Foreign Policy Council (AFPC) since 2019. Sobolik hosts “Great Power Podcast,” AFPC's show about great power competition and U.S.-China relations. He is also the author of “Countering China's Great Game: A Strategy for American Dominance,” which explains China's growing threat to the global stage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Sobolik, author of Countering China's Great Game: A Strategy for American Dominance and Senior Fellow in Indo-Pacific Studies at the American Foreign Policy Council, joins the show to talk about China. ▪️ Times      •      01:38 Introduction      •      04:29 Belt and Road     •      07:54 The Beginning      •      13:12 Chinese imperialism     •      20:50 Mackinder's math     •      25:19 Nazi geostrategic thinking     •      28:21 Spykman and BRI     •      31:42 Imperialism is not a relic     •      35:43 Countering China     •      40:40 Tracing BRI back to Beijing      •      46:55 Keeping Taiwan safe Follow along  on Instagram Find a transcript of today's episode on our School of War Substack

#PRC: Alarm bells East Asia. Michael Sobolik, senior fellow at the American Foreign Policy Council and author of Countering China's Great Game: A Strategy for American Dominance,. @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill  https://apnews.com/article/japan-philippines-defense-agreement-south-china-sea-dcfbf97a165f1d42e874a8bce97fb880 1905 Russo Japanese War

In this episode of GREAT POWER PODCAST, host Michael Sobolik speaks with Geoffrey Cain about Big Tech in America, how these corporate giants have enabled Beijing's rise, and what policymakers should do to reign them in. Guest biography Geoffrey Cain is an award-winning foreign correspondent, author, technologist, and scholar of East Asia. His first book, Samsung Rising: The Inside Story of the South Korean Giant That Set Out to Beat Apple and Conquer Tech, from a decade of his coverage of the world's largest technology conglomerate, was longlisted for the Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year award, and was named a Cult of Mac best tech book of 2020. His second book, The Perfect Police State, received the citation for the “best non-fiction book on international affairs” in 2021 from the Overseas Press Club. A former correspondent at The Economist, Cain is a regular commentator in The Wall Street Journal, Time, Foreign Policy, The New Republic and The Nation, a contributing editor at The Mekong Review, and a frequent guest on CNN, MSNBC, BBC and Bloomberg. Cain writes about the ways that technology is upending our lives, communities, governments and businesses. His work takes him to the world's most authoritarian and far-off places, from inside North Korea to the trans-Siberian railway across Russia, from investigations into genocide in Cambodia to experiments in technological surveillance in China. Cain is sought out as a consultant on government, business and technology, having advised the World Health Organization, Open Government Partnership, the United Nations humanitarian affairs office, and major multinational corporations and hedge funds. A Fulbright scholar, he holds a master's with distinction from London's School of Oriental and African Studies and a bachelor's at The George Washington University, which he attended on a music scholarship. He is a term member of the Council on Foreign Relations and a senior fellow at the Foundation for American Innovation, a tech think-tank. Resources from the conversation Buy Michael's book, Countering China's Great Game Buy Geoffrey's book, The Perfect Police State Read Geoffrey's op-eds in The Hill and The Dispatch Read Geoffrey's think-piece in American Affairs

“The fact that America's foremost geopolitical adversary controls an app that about 170 million Americans use regularly means that the CCP can leverage the app to influence the political debate of Americans, and ultimately … degrade the integrity of our democracy,” says Michael Sobolik, senior fellow at the American Foreign Policy Council and the author of “Countering China's Great Game: A Strategy for American Dominance.”In this episode, he breaks down why TikTok is a major national security threat and how America can outmaneuver the Chinese Communist Party in the new U.S.–China Cold War.For years, America has been playing defense, he says.“To win cold wars, you have to go on the offensive to figure out: What is my adversary's strategy? Where am I strong? Where are they weak? And how do I move the competition to that terrain?”Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Michael Sobolik, a senior fellow in Indo-Pacific studies at the American Foreign Policy Council, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to outline the Chinese Communist Party's foreign policy strategy and explain what American officials should do to combat it. You can find Sobolik's book, Countering China's Great Game: A Strategy for American Dominance, here. If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

In this episode of GREAT POWER PODCAST, host Michael Sobolik chats with Alex Ward about his book The Internationalists, President Biden's foreign policy, and the impact of the 2024 presidential election on global affairs. Guest biography Alexander Ward is a national security reporter who covers the White House's role in forming and executing U.S. foreign policy, and the power players shaping national security policy in Washington. He was the first anchor of POLITICO's “National Security Daily” newsletter. Ward has won numerous awards for his reporting and was part of a POLITICO team that was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Previously, Ward was Vox's White House and national security reporter. He is the author of the book, “The Internationalists: The Fight to Restore American Foreign Policy after Trump.” Ward is also a term member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Resources from the conversation Buy Michael's book, Countering China's Great Game Buy Alex's book, The Internationalists Read Alex's reporting at Politico Follow Alex on X/Twitter

Michael Sobolik joined AFPC as a Senior Fellow in Indo-Pacific Studies in September 2019. His work covers American and Chinese grand strategy, regional economic and security trends, America's alliance architecture in Asia, and human rights. Michael also hosts Great Power Podcast, AFPC's show about great power competition and U.S.-China relations. He is also the author of Countering China's Great Game: A Strategy for American Dominance (Naval Institute Press, 2024). Michael's analysis has appeared in the Washington Post, Foreign Policy, Politico, Newsweek, National Review, Jane's Defence Weekly, and RealClearDefense. Prior to joining AFPC, Michael served as a Legislative Assistant in the United States Senate from 2014 to 2019. While in the Senate, Michael drafted legislation on China, Russia, India, Taiwan, North Korea, and Cambodia, as well as strategic systems and missile defense. Michael is a graduate of Texas A&M University, where he studied political philosophy as an undergraduate. He also earned his Master of International Affairs degree in American grand strategy and U.S.-China relations at the Bush School of Government and Public Service.

Is America in a new Cold War with China? If so, who is winning? One of the defining features of the 21st century has been the intensifying competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. As the two superpowers jockey for global influence, China threatens to dislodge America's longstanding role atop the international order.At the heart of this struggle lies the Belt and Road Initiative, or BRI, a massive infrastructure and investment project that has become the centerpiece of China's foreign policy. The BRI is often portrayed as an economic venture—China is seeking to create new markets for its goods, stimulate economic growth in its less-developed regions like Africa and Latin America. But the BRI has increasingly come under scrutiny as a geopolitical gambit designed to expand China's power and undermine American leadership.As policymakers in Washington grapple with how to respond to China's growing assertiveness, our guest today offers a provocative thesis: America is losing this new cold war, and it needs a bold strategy to turn the tide.Evan is joined by Michael Sobolik, a senior fellow at the American Foreign Policy Council. His new book, "Countering China's Great Game: A Strategy for American Dominance,” calls for the U.S. to take new approach that would exploit the BRI's weaknesses, such as its reliance on unsustainable debt and its tendency to breed corruption and local resentment, while simultaneously strengthening U.S. alliances and providing alternative models of development assistance. Michael also hosts the "Great Power Podcast," AFPC's show about global competition and U.S.-China relations. You can read a critique of Michael's book here.

Matt Pottinger is a distinguished visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution and chairman of the China Program at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Matt served as U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor from 2019 to 2021. Before his White House service, Matt spent the late 1990s and early 2000s in China as a reporter for Reuters and The Wall Street Journal. He then fought in Iraq and Afghanistan as a U.S. Marine during three combat deployments between 2007 and 2010. Matt's new book is The Boiling Moat: Urgent Steps to Defend Taiwan.Sponsors:Wealthfront high-yield savings account: https://wealthfront.com/tim (Start earning 5% interest on your savings. And when you open an account today, you'll get an extra fifty-dollar bonus with a deposit of five hundred dollars or more.)Shopify global commerce platform, providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business: https://shopify.com/tim (one-dollar-per-month trial period)Helix Sleep premium mattresses: https://helixsleep.com/tim (between 25% and 30% off all mattress orders and two free pillows)Timestamps:[05:55] Bao Tong's calligraphy.[08:20] Matt's decision to study East Asian languages.[10:13] Studying with Perry Link and the challenges of learning Chinese.[12:19] Tips for learning Chinese and other languages.[17:17] How TikTok has been weaponized by the Chinese Communist Party.[20:58] The origins of TikTok and its obfuscatory ownership structure.[26:30] How sowing chaos in the West serves the CCP's aims.[31:37] “Politics stops at the water's edge.”[33:11] How should the US rein in TikTok's influence over its population?[40:23] The significance of Taiwan geographically, ideologically, and economically.[49:59] The semiconductor industry in Taiwan and its global importance.[52:07] Deterring China from attacking or coercing Taiwan.[58:51] Cultivating social depth in Taiwan.[1:01:09] Guessing at Xi Jinping's timeline.[1:05:33] Demonstrating the will to match the capacity of following through.[1:07:47] Matt's top priorities for stemming Chinese ambitions.[1:10:15] Architects of chaos.[1:14:21] Staying alert against informational warfare and united front activity.[1:21:00] Countering China's influence on its Western-based citizens.[1:25:05] Checkers vs. Go.[1:26:56] How can the US reassert its position as a beacon of democracy?[1:33:05] What prompted Matt to join the Marine Corps at age 32?[1:38:50] Getting in shape for the occasion.[1:40:45] Leadership lessons learned.[1:46:59] The Boiling Moat, the importance of public service, and parting thoughts.*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, Margaret Atwood, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, Dr. Gabor Maté, Anne Lamott, Sarah Silverman, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of GREAT POWER PODCAST, Michael Sobolik turns over the hosting chair to Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) for a discussion about Michael's new book, Countering China's Great Game. Note: the episode was originally published on Rep. Crenshaw's podcast, We Hold These Truths. This episode is excerpted from that broader conversation. Guest biography Originally from the Houston area, Rep. Dan Crenshaw is a proud 6th generation Texan. In 2006, Rep. Crenshaw graduated from Tufts University, where he earned his Naval officer commission through Navy ROTC. Following graduation, he immediately reported to SEAL training in Coronado, CA, where he met his future wife, Tara. After graduating SEAL training, Rep. Crenshaw deployed to Fallujah, Iraq to join SEAL Team Three, his first of five deployments overseas. In November 2018, Rep. Crenshaw was elected to represent the people of Texas's Second Congressional District. In Congress, he serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which has the broadest jurisdiction of any legislative committee in Congress.  Resources from the conversation Buy Michael's new book, Countering China's Great Game: A Strategy for American Dominance Check out Rep. Crenshaw's podcast, We Hold These Truths Follow Rep. Crenshaw on X/Twitter

This week, President Biden signed into law a bill that would require TikTok to divest itself from Chinese parent company ByteDance or else face a ban in the United States. The legislation was part of a package of bills that included foreign aid to Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine. Over the past few years, TikTok has exploded in popularity. Today over 170 million Americans are monthly users of the platform, and seven million businesses rely on it for either part or all their income. With that growth in users has come growing concern about its parent company ByteDance, and its capacity as a vector for surveillance and propaganda by the Chinese government.​​Proponents of a divestiture/ban argue that this is a narrowly targeted measure to address a clear national security threat, consistent with other restrictions on foreign ownership in areas like broadcast media. Critics, meanwhile, raise First Amendment concerns and argue that the bill creates a slippery slope that could lead to the targeting of platforms like X or Truth Social.​​To consider these questions, the Foundation for American Innovation and Young Voices hosted a debate on the bill, with the following resolution: Given national security concerns, ByteDance should be forced to divest from TikTok or face a ban. Evan was joined by the following speakers:Pro Divestment:Michael Sobolik, Senior Fellow in Indo-Pacific Studies, American Foreign Policy Council (AFPC) and author of Countering China's Great Game: A Strategy for American DominanceMatt Stoller, Director of Research, American Economic Liberties ProjectAnti-divestment:Jennifer Huddleston, Technology Policy Research Fellow at the Cato InstituteMike Godwin, Principal Attorney at Godwin's Law Consulting and former employee of TikTok on the company's Trust and Safety team

How can we navigate the complex geopolitical challenges of our time, and what role do key players like Ukraine, China, and India play in shaping the future of global security and democracy?In episode 442, Admiral James Stavridis shares his insights on the current state of global affairs and the critical challenges facing our world today. Drawing from his extensive military experience and strategic acumen, Admiral Stavridis dives into the complexities of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the rising tensions with China, and the tragic situation in the Middle East. He emphasizes the importance of supporting Ukraine in their fight against Russian aggression, while also highlighting the need for a balanced approach in dealing with the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Throughout this episode, Admiral Stavridis underscores the significance of alliances, diplomacy, and the role of emerging powers like India in shaping the future of global security and democracy.[00:00 - 07:47] The Russia-Ukraine ConflictBiography of Admiral Jim StavridisThe importance of supporting Ukraine The potential consequences of a Russian victory The cost-effectiveness of arming Ukraine compared to the U.S. defense budget[07:48 - 08:50] Countering China's Growing InfluenceThe necessity of maintaining a robust U.S. defense budget to match China's increasing spendingThe idea for creating an alliance structure in Asia to stand against Chinese aggressionThe potential benefits of a new alliance system in the region[08:51 - 16:20] The Middle East CrisisThe context of Israel's response to the October 7th terrorist attack by HamasThe situation of Gazan civilians and the need for humanitarian assistanceThe U.S. role in supporting Israel while encouraging them to care for the civilian population[16:21 - 24:03] Turkey's Geopolitical ImportanceAdmiral Stavridis shares his family's history and connection to TurkeyThe critical role of Turkey in the NATO alliance despite current challengesThe importance of remembering the past but not being imprisoned by it[24:04 - 28:21] India's Emergence as a Global Power India's growing influence and advantage due to its large population, innovation, and geographyThe challenges India faces, such as corruption, nationalism, and social issuesThe potential for India to emerge as a positive force in the global south and its importance for team democracyKey Quotes:"The degree to which team democracy pulls that global south here is the degree to which we can hope for the right outcomes." - Admiral James StavridisDid you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or click here to listen to our previous episodes.The Tactical Leader is powered by Advancing the Line for Veterans, a 501c3 supporting veteran entrepreneurship. If you or someone you know is passionate about supporting the veteran community, please head over to ATLVets.org and get involved!If you want to learn how to build a better business, you can connect with me at

China expert Michael Sobolik returns to the podcast to discuss America's new cold war with the Chinese Communist Party. Michael outlines the CCP's strategies – imperialism, the Belt and Road Initiative, and weaponizing America's own free speech – to displace the U.S. as the leading global superpower. Michael shares a strategic vision for how America can defeat the CCP by exploiting their own vulnerabilities and building upon our alliances with friendly East Asian neighbors like Japan and Australia. Michael Sobolik is the author of the just-released book “Countering China's Great Game: A Strategy for American Dominance.” He is a Senior Fellow in Indo-Pacific Studies at the American Foreign Policy Council. He previously served as a legislative assistant for Senator Ted Cruz, drafting legislation on China, Russia, India, Taiwan, North Korea, and Cambodia, as well as strategic systems and missile defense. Find him on X at @michaelsobolik and listen to him on Great Power Podcast.

Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.  You can apply that old adage to every aspect of life.  Have we prepared for the threats coming from China?  Because those threats are real.  The Chinese Communist Party has it's eyes on global domination.  How do you feel about that?  You should care.  And Michael Sobolik of the American Foreign Policy Council wrote a book that can tell you all you need to know: “Countering China's Great Game.”  He joins Michele for a preview.  Please care...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.  You can apply that old adage to every aspect of life.  Have we prepared for the threats coming from China?  Because those threats are real.  The Chinese Communist Party has it's eyes on global domination.  How do you feel about that?  You should care.  And Michael Sobolik of the American Foreign Policy Council wrote a book that can tell you all you need to know: “Countering China's Great Game.”  He joins Michele for a preview.  Please care...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of GREAT POWER PODCAST, host Michael Sobolik speaks with Rep. Mike Gallagher (WI-3), Chairman of the House of Representatives Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Sobolik and Chairman Gallagher discuss the current TikTok legislation, the committee's focus on biosecurity, and the broader contours of U.S.-China strategic competition. Guest biography Congressman Mike Gallagher has represented Wisconsin's 8th District in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2017. He was born and raised in Green Bay, where he now lives with his wife Anne and daughters, Grace and Rose.  Rep. Gallagher served for seven years on active duty in the United States Marine Corps, including two deployments to Iraq. He also served as the lead Republican staffer for the Middle East and Counterterrorism on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and worked in the private sector at an energy and supply chain management company in Green Bay. Rep. Gallagher earned a bachelor's degree from Princeton University, a master's degree in Security Studies from Georgetown University, a second in Strategic Intelligence from National Intelligence University, and a PhD in International Relations from Georgetown. Resources from the conversation Pre-order Michael's forthcoming book Countering China's Great Game: A Strategy for American Dominance (Naval Institute Press: April 2024) Read H.R.7521, Chairman Gallagher's bipartisan TikTok bill Read Michael's latest op-ed, "Defang TikTok Before It's Too Late" (The Dispatch) Read H.R.7085, Chairman Gallagher's bipartisan biosecurity bill

In this episode of GREAT POWER POCAST, Michael Sobolik cedes the host chair to his colleague Ilan Berman. The episode is a re-airing of Ilan's conversation with Michael on DISINFORMATION WARS, another AFPC product. In the conversation, Ilan and Michael unpack H.R.7521, the TikTok bill making its way through Congress. Michael unpacks the legislation, maps out the policy and political terrain in the House and Senate, and previews what to expect over the next few weeks. Resources from the conversation: Pre-order Michael's book, Countering China's Great Game: A Strategy for American Dominance Subscribe to Ilan's podcast, DISINFORMATION WARS Read H.R.7521, the "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act" Follow Michael on X/Twitter, where he has closely tracked the TikTok debate Follow Ilan on X/Twitter, where he regularly shares analysis about information warfare and Middle East politics

In this episode of DISINFORMATION WARS, host Ilan Berman speaks with AFPC Senior Fellow in Indo-Pacific Studies Michael Sobolik about the new push in the U.S. Congress to limit the reach of TikTok, China's wildly-popular social media app.  Bio: Michael Sobolik is Senior Fellow in Indo-Pacific Studies at the American Foreign Policy Council in Washington, DC, where his work covers American and Chinese grand strategy, regional economic and security trends, America's alliance architecture in Asia, and human rights. Michael also serves as editor of AFPC's Indo-Pacific Monitor e-bulletin, AFPC's review of developments in the region. His analysis has appeared in The Diplomat, Foreign Policy, The Hill, Jane's Defence Weekly, The National Interest, National Review, Newsweek, Providence, and RealClearDefense.  He is the host of Great Power Podcast, which examines America's geopolitical strategy toward adversaries like China and Russia. Michael is also the author of Countering China's Great Game: A Strategy for American Dominance, forthcoming from the U.S. Naval Institute Press later this Spring. Pre-order your copy today!

Tik Tok is often called digital fentanyl or a Trojan Horse.  Why can't Americans see how dangerous this seemingly benign app is?  Author Michael Sobolik, Fellow in Indo-Pacific Studies for the American Foreign Policy Council, joins Michele with the argument for banning TikTok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of GREAT POWER PODCAST, host Michael Sobolik flies solo and reflects on the highs and (mostly) lows of America's China policy throughout 2023. He addresses three topics: the spy balloon, Taiwan, and TikTok. The main takeaway: despite the pervasive rhetoric that America's policy toward Beijing has fundamentally shifted toward a more competitive stance, Washington continues to pull its punches and leave significant leverage on the table. RESOURCES FROM THE CONVERSATION Pre-order Michael's forthcoming book, Countering China's Great Game: A Strategy for American Dominance Read reporting from Bloomberg on Beijing's spy balloon Read reporting from NBC News about the Biden administration's response to the spy balloon Read the referenced articles about Taiwan policy (NYT, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs) Read Michael's thread on Twitter/X about the probability of banning TikTok

The Left is engaged in total war against American energy. Armed with lies and faulty science, they are wholly committed to the destruction of our nations reliable energy resources, putting our national security, prosperity, and way of life at risk. Funded by billions of dollars from so-called green energy, leftist politicians have told Americans for years that their world is on the brink of destruction. And yet... we're all still here.Harold Hamm, founder and executive chairman of Continental Resources, joins this week's episode of “The Kevin Roberts Show” to discuss the daunting but possible task of securing America's energy future. Hamm is also the author of a new book, “Game Changer: Our Fifty-Year Mission to Secure America's Energy Independence.”It's possible for America to be energy independent. But the lies have to stop, and Harold Hamm plans to set the record straight.***SHOW NOTES***Winning the New Cold War: A Plan for Countering China: https://www.heritage.org/asia/report/winning-the-new-cold-war-plan-countering-chinaGet a copy of Harold Hamm's new book: https://www.amazon.com/Game-Changer-Fifty-Year-Americas-Independence/dp/1637631855 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russia and China have made it clear that they are competitors at best, and adversaries at worse. Friendshoring is a peaceful solution to countering their growth. Benjamin Khoshbin joins me to explain the concept.  Benjamin Khoshbin is a contributor to Young Voices and a senior account executive at ROKK Solutions, a bipartisan public affairs firm in Washington, D.C.  Why ‘Friendshoring' Is Key to Countering China and Russia - https://www.nationalreview.com/2023/03/why-friendshoring-is-key-to-countering-china-and-russia/ Video - https://youtu.be/K5iclNFCOaM Transcript - https://share.descript.com/view/7cEmbjah3le Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content and our complete archives - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians --- Q Sleep Spray assists in achieving a more restful sleep so you can wake up refreshed. Q SLEEP contains incredible ingredients, including melatonin, 5-HTP, and L-theanine, as well as a proprietary herbal extract, which synergistically promotes restful sleep and helps your mind and body rejuvenate. Buy Now - https://wearelibertarians.com/sleepspray/ --- Chris Spangle and Leaders and Legends, LLC edited and produced this podcast. If you're interested in starting a podcast or taking yours to the next level, please contact us at LeadersAndLegends.net. ---- Looking to start a podcast? Download my podcast Podcasting and Platforms now, and check out my recommendations for buying the right equipment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to another bonus episode of Heritage Explains. This is our last one on China, because next week, we are very excited to bring you a new season of Heritage Explains. And this one will be focused on the crisis at the Southern Border. ---Lily Tang Williams grew up in China and witnessed Mao Ze Dong's Cultural Revolution firsthand. A Chinese lawyer and law school professor, she was able to leave China and is now an American Citizen, where she speaks out on her experiences and the dangers of communism. What you're about to hear are Lily's remarks from a panel held at the Heritage Foundation in December of 2021. The event was called Communism's Dark Tyranny, the 30th Anniversary of the Collapse of the Soviet Union and was co-hosted by the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation. ---The Daily Signal Podcast: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/More China Research from the Heritage Foundation: www.heritage.org/chinaWinning the New Cold War: A Plan for Countering China: https://www.heritage.org/asia/report/winning-the-new-cold-war-plan-countering-chinaThe Kevin Roberts Show: https://www.heritage.org/the-kevin-roberts-show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's bonus episode, we feature an interview from the Kevin Roberts Show, a conversation with former professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics, Enes Kanter Freedom. Among other things, his upbringing in his native Turkey, Chinese influence in the NBA, his activism against it, and his hope for America. As always, thanks for listening to Heritage Explains. If you've got any feedback, send it our way at HeritageExplains@heritage.org.---The Daily Signal Podcast: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/More China Research from the Heritage Foundation: www.heritage.org/chinaWinning the New Cold War: A Plan for Countering China: https://www.heritage.org/asia/report/winning-the-new-cold-war-plan-countering-chinaThe Kevin Roberts Show: https://www.heritage.org/the-kevin-roberts-show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the more contentious points currently being debated in foreign policy today is the relationship of the United States to the conflict in between Russia and Ukraine. Many see parallels between the current situation between Russia and Ukraine and that between China and Taiwan, as we talked about in the series. Some say that the United States should be more active in the war in Ukraine, others less. What you're about to hear are remarks from Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri, entitled China and Ukraine: A time for truth, presented here at the Heritage Foundation in February of 2023. In this talk, he argues for a foreign policy that focuses more on Taiwan, and less on Ukraine. ---The Daily Signal Podcast: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/More China Research from the Heritage Foundation: www.heritage.org/chinaWinning the New Cold War: A Plan for Countering China: https://www.heritage.org/asia/report/winning-the-new-cold-war-plan-countering-chinaThe Kevin Roberts Show: https://www.heritage.org/the-kevin-roberts-show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a bonus episode of Heritage Explains! We are looking forward to bringing you a new series starting on June 7, but in the next few weeks, we want to keep delivering you the best content to keep you informed about the important issues facing our country. In keeping with the series we just finished, six episodes on the threat of the Chinese Communist party, we are bringing you some bonus episodes, focusing on parts of the China story that we may have only covered tangentially or what to spend more time on. First up, an episode on the quiet killer that has taken the lives of thousands of Americans per year for the last several years: fentanyl. Since 2014, we've seen continuous, disturbing growth in the number of deaths due to overdose from synthetic opioids, most of them fentanyl. For this bonus episode, we're pulling in a conversation from the Daily Signal Podcast which originally aired in January of this year, between our reporter Samantha Aescheris and Derek Maltz, a veteran of the Drug Enforcement Administration and expert on fentanyl. ---The Daily Signal Podcast: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/More China Research from the Heritage Foundation: www.heritage.org/chinaWinning the New Cold War: A Plan for Countering China: https://www.heritage.org/asia/report/winning-the-new-cold-war-plan-countering-chinaThe Kevin Roberts Show: https://www.heritage.org/the-kevin-roberts-show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Right now the topic is: will there be war with China? How soon? Someday, there might be another set of questions. Can we win a war with China? If so, how?” says Michael Pillsbury, senior fellow for China strategy at The Heritage Foundation and a co-author of the new report: “Winning the New Cold War: A Plan for Countering China.”“We have to be able to think through: what are our advantages? What are our weaknesses? And how would this war be conducted?” Pillsbury says.Dozens of laws to counter the Chinese Communist Party threat have been proposed in recent years, but how many have actually been passed and implemented?“If you just watch television, you see all these members of the House and Senate bragging about their new legislation. So of course, I would think—and others would think—we're doing a lot to stop the Chinese. What if it's not true?” Pillsbury says.

What are the relationships that China has with its neighbors? And how can we influence those relationships to ensure peace? For that, we turn to our friend, Director of the Asian Studies Center here at the Heritage Foundation, Jeff Smith.---More China Research from the Heritage Foundation: www.heritage.org/chinaWinning the New Cold War: A Plan for Countering China: https://www.heritage.org/asia/report/winning-the-new-cold-war-plan-countering-chinaThe Kevin Roberts Show: https://www.heritage.org/the-kevin-roberts-show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China gets away with a lot of bad things: economic malfeasance to threats of warfare to human rights abuses. Is there anything we can do to punish the CCP? We discuss with Jim Carafano and Jeff Smith.---We want to know what you think of the show! Email us at heritageexplains@heritage.org!----More China Research from the Heritage Foundation: www.heritage.org/chinaWritings by Jim Carafano: https://www.heritage.org/staff/james-carafanoWinning the New Cold War: A Plan for Countering China: https://www.heritage.org/asia/report/winning-the-new-cold-war-plan-countering-chinaThe Kevin Roberts Show: https://www.heritage.org/the-kevin-roberts-show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How likely is war with China? And what can we do to prevent it? Bryan Burack and Jeff Smith get into what's going on with China in military terms, and how we can deter bad things from happening. ---We want to know what you think of the show! Email us at heritageexplains@heritage.org!----More China Research from the Heritage Foundation: www.heritage.org/chinaWritings by Bryan Burack: https://www.heritage.org/staff/bryan-burackWinning the New Cold War: A Plan for Countering China: https://www.heritage.org/asia/report/winning-the-new-cold-war-plan-countering-chinaThe Kevin Roberts Show: https://www.heritage.org/the-kevin-roberts-show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the Biden Administration forcing through new regulations for America's production of electric vehicles, many are concerned about the economic and environmental problems surrounding EVs. Many of these problems also have to do with China. In this week's episode, Heritage's Diana Furchtgott-Roth and Jeff Smith give the rundown on the economic issues surrounding the Chinese Communist Party, and what we can do about them.----More China Research from the Heritage Foundation: www.heritage.org/chinaWritings by Diana Furchtgott-Roth: https://www.heritage.org/staff/diana-furchtgott-rothWinning the New Cold War: A Plan for Countering China: https://www.heritage.org/asia/report/winning-the-new-cold-war-plan-countering-chinaThe Kevin Roberts Show: https://www.heritage.org/the-kevin-roberts-show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Obviously, the Cold War in which we find ourselves with China is a global event. But it already has a strong impact on our lives right here in the United States. These effects are visible in a lot of ways, which we're going to talk about here today. Some will surprise you, but some will feel familiar, like one from late January of this year. Many of our listeners will recall the large balloon that was spotted over the Midwest, and was tracked by the government as it crossed over the United States. Federal officials shot the balloon down when it passed over the Atlantic Ocean on February 4. We now know that this was a Chinese spy balloon carrying sophisticated surveillance equipment, and was actually capable of maneuvering itself. For example, it flew in figure eight patterns over numerous US Military sites. On this episode of Heritage Explains, we re-enact this event at Heritage and dig into the other ways that China is involving itself within United States borders. We discuss these issues with China expert Michael Pillsbury. ---More China Research from the Heritage Foundation: www.heritage.org/chinaMichael Pillsbury's Book: The 100-Year MarathonWinning the New Cold War: A Plan for Countering China: https://www.heritage.org/asia/report/winning-the-new-cold-war-plan-countering-chinaThe Kevin Roberts Show: https://www.heritage.org/the-kevin-roberts-show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Chinese Communist Party is the most persistent and consequential threat facing the American people today. Our homeland is not secure, and the consequences for Americans will be severe if our country does not soon take action.To that end, The Heritage Foundation is releasing its most comprehensive set of policy recommendations for how America should respond to the threat from Communist China, Winning the New Cold War: A Plan for Countering China. Join Senator Marco Rubio, Asian Studies Center Director Jeff M. Smith, leading China expert Michael Pillsbury, and Heritage's Executive Vice President Derrick Morgan for the launch of this significant policy paper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A leading Asian studies expert is weighing in on how the U.S. can diminish the threat China poses to Taiwan, even as tensions between the two countries remain high. "I think the first thing we need to do is clear a backlog of arms sales to Taiwan. We sell Taiwan advanced military hardware, and a number of important platforms that the Taiwanese have purchased have been backlogged, and this has been going on for years now," says Jeff Smith, director of The Heritage Foundation's Asian Studies Center. (The Daily Signal is the news outlet of The Heritage Foundation.)"The second thing we need to do, I think, is help the Taiwanese to develop even better deterrence strategies and denial strategies and acquisitions," Smith says. "What can we do? What are the most effective military platforms that Taiwan could purchase and use in order to deny China if it decides to launch an invasion or at least to hold out long enough for the cavalry?" It's widely though that the U.S.—and possibly others, including Australia and Japan—would intervene in the event of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan.Smith joins today's episode of "The Daily Signal Podcast" to discuss how the Chinese government has infiltrated our lives; The Heritage Foundation's newly released report "Winning the New Cold War: A Plan for Countering China”; and the U.S. fentanyl crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we are very excited to bring Heritage Explains to a new serialized format. That means that instead of one-off episodes, we are bringing you short series of shows, focused on explaining a particular topic. Why? Because we at Heritage know that we are at a crucial time in our nation's history. There are a few key issues that we must get right. And this topic, the one we're doing right now, as we speak, is one of them: The Threat of the Chinese Communist Party. China is the biggest security threat facing American and the world right now. But sometimes, it can be hard to believe that. For instance, if China is such a big enemy, why can't I find a coffeemaker that's made in the US? Heritage President Dr. Kevin Roberts and Director of Asian Studies Center Jeff Smith help explain. ---More China Research from the Heritage Foundation: www.heritage.org/chinaWinning the New Cold War: A Plan for Countering China: https://www.heritage.org/asia/report/winning-the-new-cold-war-plan-countering-chinaThe Kevin Roberts Show: https://www.heritage.org/the-kevin-roberts-show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are very pleased to bring you the next chapter in the Heritage Explains podcast. Over the years, this show has been so loved by so many people, and we want to keep bringing you the insights into policy and current events that you've come to expect here, while updating the show with a new sound, a new format, and some new voices. Most notably, we're excited to upgrade this show from a one-off format, where we bring you different topics each week, to a serialized format, where we craft deep dives into hot button issues in the form of season: series of shows that focus the intellectual weight of the Heritage Foundation on one topic. First up: a six-episode series on the biggest existential threat to our nation right now: The Chinese Communist Party. Where you'll be hearing from some of the biggest voices in the conservative movement, like our own president, Dr. Kevin Roberts.Look for episode 1 tomorrow! More China Research from the Heritage Foundation: www.heritage.org/chinaWinning the New Cold War: A Plan for Countering China: https://www.heritage.org/asia/report/winning-the-new-cold-war-plan-countering-chinaThe Kevin Roberts Show: https://www.heritage.org/the-kevin-roberts-show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Biden is meeting with 2 of America's closest allies in San Diego today: the UK and Australia. They'll announce a submarine deal between the partners. But this partnership isn't just about the US and the UK helping Australia stay up to date on technology. This is about another superpower in the region: China. Boyd breaks down what the administration is trying to accomplish. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Bret is joined by Congressman Mike Waltz (R-FL-06) & Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08) as they discuss national security policy in the wake of the Chinese 'spy balloon' and bringing supply chains back to the United States.   Later, they talk about the ongoing fight against Russia in Ukraine, what the United States must do to combat Russia, and how the war may signal Chinese aggression in the South Pacific against Taiwan.   Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interview with Politico's China Correspondent Phelim Kine on Japanese Prime Minister's meeting with President Biden in the Oval Office (6), more questions to WH Press Secretary on classified documents found in President's private office & home, freshmen Members of Congress talk about their priorities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin warns of a crucial point in countering China—with today's actions deciding the next generation's future. Anti-lockdown protests in China are now spreading to Wuhan. Hundreds of people are taking to the streets, tearing down COVID-19 control barricades. Other cities are loosening COVID-19 curbs and removing virus testing booths. But the Chinese regime still shows no signs of canceling its zero-COVID-19 policy. Beijing activated its highest “emergency response” level of censorship, following the start of mass protests across China.  Western tech companies are also suspected to be cooperating. The UK says no to a Chinese “super embassy” in London. ⭕️Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

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Pentagon: US Faces Critical Time in Countering China; China's Anti-Lockdown Protest Reaches Wuhan

Since taking office, US President Joe Biden has strung together several, semi-alliances, stretching from the Indo-Pacific all the way to western Asia. His latest attempt at revamping America's leadership role came during the so called I2U2 summit, which brought together the leaders of Israel, the UAE and India. Also dubbed the west Asian Quad, in reference to another regional alliance Biden forged last year, the four countries are expected to cooperate in defence, trade, and technology. But which country is this new Quad directed at? The alignment comes amid soaring energy prices, and food insecurity all brought on by the conflict in Ukraine. As the world looks to tackle record rates of inflation and a business climate still reeling from the global pandemic, the four countries said they will work to coordinate their trade and security policies. But analysts say the group's main goal will be to counter Iran and China's growing influence in the region. So how durable is Biden's new alliance, and is his attempts at restoring US global leadership working? Guests: William Lawrence Former US Diplomat Ali Bakeer Political Analyst

WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden released his $5.8 trillion budget for fiscal year 2023 on March 28, including significant funding for law enforcement, in an effort to set himself apart from progressives in his party who have advocated for defunding the police. https://ept.ms/3Lp758e ​​

The Quad's latest meeting Melbourne has seen US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken fly to Australia to be part of the summit of foreign ministers and their counterparts. How much of this meeting is about showing the US still considers the Indo-Pacific important - and how far have the Quad come with their agenda?  Guests: Hayley Channer, Perth USAsia Centre Richard Maude, Asia Society Australia

On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, Bryan Clark, the director of the Center for Defence Concepts and Technology at the Hudson Institute think tank and Bryan McGrath of The Ferrybridge Group discuss their recent article for the CDR Salamander Blog "Disrupt the Navy's Operational Model to Counter China."

Joe Felter is a research fellow at the Hoover Institution and the William J. Perry Fellow at the Center for International Security and Cooperation. He also served as an officer in the US Army special forces, where he saw combat in Panama, Iraq, and Afghanistan. During the Trump administration, Dr. Felter served as deputy secretary of defense for South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania. In this wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Felter discusses the ever growing threat to Taiwan from the People's Republic of China and the state of preparedness for such a conflict in the United States and the West. Dr. Felter also discusses the India-Russia relationship and the US opportunity there, and how private industry in the United States can provide better support for the armed forces than the Pentagon itself.  Recorded on July 9, 2021

Our top stories today: Countering China; meme mania; and Internet outage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Included in this episode: 1. Senate Overwhelmingly Passes $250 Billion Tech Investment Bill Aimed at Countering China 2. It's Eerily Like 2009 in Virginia's Gubernatorial Primary 3. Column: How Can We Escape the COVID-19 Vaccine Culture Wars? 4. Bachelor Fans Respond to Chris Harrison's Reported Eight-Figure Parting Deal With the Franchise 5. 5 Ways to Keep Your Brain Sharp As You Age .

Using Charles Kupchan and Peter Trubowitz's Foreign Affairs article "Why an Internationalist Foreign Policy Needs a Stronger Domestic Foundation" as a basis for discussion, Chris, Zack, and Melanie sit down to talk about President Joe Biden's "foreign policy for the middle class." Who, exactly, is in the "middle class"? Are certain positions on foreign policy pro- or anti-middle class? Is there a connection between the domestic programs the administration is pushing and a better foreign policy? Is it possible to evaluate whether our foreign policy is working for the average American? Zack gives a shoutout to people who can disagree on important issues and still be friends, Melanie wishes the people who make the rules would follow them, and Chris praises two scholars for a new report on Taiwan.   Links Daniel Drezner, "Real Talk about a Foreign Policy for the Middle Class," Washington Post, May 20, 2021 Charles A. Kupchan and Peter L. Trubowitz, "Why an Internationalist Foreign Policy Needs a Stronger Domestic Foundation," Foreign Affairs, May/June 2021 Salman Ahmed, Wendy Cutler, et al., "Making Foreign Policy Work Better for the Middle Class," Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, September 23, 2020 Jake Sullivan, "What Donald Trump and Dick Cheney Got Wrong about America," The Atlantic, December 13, 2018 Antony Blinken, "A Foreign Policy for the American People," U.S. Department of State, March 3, 2021 Kirk Siegler, "Why Support for Refugees in Higher Than You Might Think in Parts of 'Trump Country,' NPR, May 11, 2021 Brian Slodysko, "As Pandemic Spread Pain and Panic, Congressman Chased Profit," AP, May 21, 2021 Mackenzie Eaglen and Dov S. Zakheim, "The White House Should Show Their Cards Earlier: Reveal the Defense Budget Passback Guidance," War on the Rocks, May 21, 2021 Dan Baer, "Tracking Biden's Progress on a Foreign Policy for the Middle Class," Carnegie Endowment, April 6, 2021 Patrick Porter and Michael Mazarr, “Countering China’s Adventurism over Taiwan: A Third Way,” Lowy Institute, May 20, 2021 Craig Hooper, “Despite Promises, USS Ford Heads to Shock Trials With 4 Broken Elevators,” Forbes, May 13, 2021

Expert Daniel Vajdich joins us on the Greek Current today to explore the work that the US International Development Finance Corporation - or the DFC - is doing in Greece and the Western Balkans to promote development and advance strategic US foreign policy priorities through its financing tools. We also look at how the DFC is an important economic tool that can counter efforts by China and Russia to make inroads into this region.Daniel Vajdich is a former senior staff member on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, a non-resident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, and is now president of the DC-based strategic advisory firm Yorktown Solutions.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: Big powers vie for Greece's portsAttica to enter two-week hard lockdown amid rise in hospitalizationsTurkey Signals to U.S. It's Ready to Compromise on S-400s

In recent years, the Chinese government has escalated its persecution of religious minorities. The communist regime is using totalitarian tactics of forced labor, mass sterilization, and pervasive surveillance targeting Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang. Since 2017, China has detained more than one million Uyghurs in concentration camps. Countering China morally for these atrocities is a key part of the ERLC's international engagement. To continue that work, Jeff Pickering and Chelsea Patterson Sobolik welcomed Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian of Axios to share her reporting on China.“China is committing a cultural genocide against an ethnic minority and the world is basically, hardly even blinking. And that matters because this shows the kind of government, and the kind of ideology, that is driving what will be the most powerful country later in the 21st century.”– Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Axios ChinaGuest BiographyBethany Allen-Ebrahimian is the China reporter at Axios, where she covers China's influence in the United States and abroad. Before joining Axios, she served as the lead reporter for the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists' China Cables project, a major leak of classified Chinese government documents revealing the inner workings of mass internment camps in Xinjiang. She also previously worked as a national security reporter for The Daily Beast and as an editor and reporter for Foreign Policy magazine. Allen-Ebrahimian holds a Masters in East Asian studies from Yale University. She is the author of the weekly Axios China newsletter. Resources from the ConversationConnect with Bethany on Twitter | @BethanyAllenEbrSign up for Bethany's newsletter | Axios ChinaRead Bethany's reporting on China's human rights abuses | U.S. sanctions Chinese officials over Uighur hhuman rights abuses + Disney's Mulan was filmed in Xinjiang amid cultural genocide + China is censoring Hollywood's imaginationWatch ERLC's webinar | China's Rising Threat to Human RightsThe U.S. should oppose China's forced labor practices by Chelsea Patterson SobolikHow the Chinese Communist Party is persecuting Uyghur Muslims by Chelsea Patterson Sobolik and Michael SobolikDownload the Courage and Civility Church KitSubscribe to ERLC's Policy Newsletter

China seeks to supplant the US as the top global power, choosing totalitarianism as their method. Rep. Mike McCaul offers thoughts on how to respond. The post https://www.aei.org/multimedia/countering-chinas-malign-influence-with-rep-mich-mccaul-r-tx/ (Countering China's malign influence with Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX)) appeared first on https://www.aei.org (American Enterprise Institute - AEI).