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#1421 The Rise of China and the Freak Out of the West
Manage episode 294303422 series 8456
Air Date 6/6/2021
Today we take a look at the tensions building between the US and China with an emphasis on understanding the context in which China has grown from a Cold War afterthought into a force capable of challenging American hegemony.
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SHOW NOTES
Ch. 1: Graham Allison: Is war between China and the US inevitable - TEDTalks - Air Date 11-20-18
Taking lessons from a historical pattern called "Thucydides's Trap," political scientist Graham Allison shows why a rising China and a dominant United States could be headed towards a violent collision no one wants.
Ch. 2: The world's great powers - Worldly - Air Date 2-18-21
Zack, Jenn, and Alex break down one of the DC foreign policy world’s hottest new catchphrases: “great power competition.” It’s the idea that international politics in the 21st century will be dominated by a struggle for influence between the US & China.
Ch. 3: The Century of Humiliation w/ Carl Zha - The East is a Podcast - Air Date 6-12-20
Carl Zha is the host of the Silk and Steel podcast.
Ch. 4: Why Is China Investing Billions in Africa - NowThis World - Air Date 12-16-18
China has invested billions of dollars into the continent of Africa to build massive infrastructure projects in African countries.
Ch. 5: China's trillion dollar plan to dominate global trade - Vox - Air Date 4-5-18
It's about more than just economics.
Beijing has accused the U.S. of perpetuating a Cold War mentality as President Joe Biden and senior administration officials shore up alliances in the Pacific region to counter China’s growing influence
MEMBERS-ONLY BONUS CLIP(S)
Ch. 7: Industrial Policy: How the Green New Deal's Architects Would Do IP - ChinaTalk - Air Date 5-13-21
Saikat and Zack take us inside the creation of the Green New Deal, lay out how bold leadership can change a nation's economic trajectory, lament Democrats' lukewarm appetite for industrial policy, and offer up their vision for a American developmental
Rodney Jones, a long-time Asia analyst, colleague of Rob Johnson's, and currently Principal of Wigram Capital Advisors in New Zealand, discusses how China and other Pacific Rim countries succeeded in containing the Covid-19 pandemic
VOICEMAILS
Ch. 9: Don't forget all the work that goes into the show - Nick From California
Ch. 10: #1358 and explaining the systems of power - Quai from North Carolina
FINAL COMMENTS
Ch. 11: Final comments on the Center for Humane Technology as a response to Surveillance Capitalism
MUSIC (Blue Dot Sessions):
- Opening Theme: Loving Acoustic Instrumental by John Douglas Orr
- Voicemail Music: Low Key Lost Feeling Electro by Alex Stinnent
- Activism Music: This Fickle World by Theo Bard (https://theobard.bandcamp.com/track/this-fickle-world)
- Closing Music: Upbeat Laid Back Indie Rock by Alex Stinnent
SHOW IMAGE:
Description: A Chinese flag waves just above an American flag in front of a background of trees.
Image Credit: "American and Chinese flags" by futureatlas.com | Flickr
Produced by Jay! Tomlinson
Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com
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Manage episode 294303422 series 8456
Air Date 6/6/2021
Today we take a look at the tensions building between the US and China with an emphasis on understanding the context in which China has grown from a Cold War afterthought into a force capable of challenging American hegemony.
Be part of the show! Leave us a message at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com
LISTEN TO UNF*CKING THE REPUBLIC!
BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Get AD FREE Shows & Bonus Content)
BestOfTheLeft.com/Refer Sign up, share widely, get rewards. It's that easy!
OUR AFFILIATE LINKS:
BestOfTheLeft.com/Descript CHECK OUT OUR FANCY PRODUCTION SOFTWARE!
BestOfTheLeft.com/Blinkist GET KEY INSIGHTS FROM THOUSANDS OF BOOKS!
BestOfTheLeft.com/Bookshop BotL BOOKSTORE
BestOfTheLeft.com/Store BotL MERCHANDISE!
BestOfTheLeft.com/Advertise Sponsor the show!
SHOW NOTES
Ch. 1: Graham Allison: Is war between China and the US inevitable - TEDTalks - Air Date 11-20-18
Taking lessons from a historical pattern called "Thucydides's Trap," political scientist Graham Allison shows why a rising China and a dominant United States could be headed towards a violent collision no one wants.
Ch. 2: The world's great powers - Worldly - Air Date 2-18-21
Zack, Jenn, and Alex break down one of the DC foreign policy world’s hottest new catchphrases: “great power competition.” It’s the idea that international politics in the 21st century will be dominated by a struggle for influence between the US & China.
Ch. 3: The Century of Humiliation w/ Carl Zha - The East is a Podcast - Air Date 6-12-20
Carl Zha is the host of the Silk and Steel podcast.
Ch. 4: Why Is China Investing Billions in Africa - NowThis World - Air Date 12-16-18
China has invested billions of dollars into the continent of Africa to build massive infrastructure projects in African countries.
Ch. 5: China's trillion dollar plan to dominate global trade - Vox - Air Date 4-5-18
It's about more than just economics.
Beijing has accused the U.S. of perpetuating a Cold War mentality as President Joe Biden and senior administration officials shore up alliances in the Pacific region to counter China’s growing influence
MEMBERS-ONLY BONUS CLIP(S)
Ch. 7: Industrial Policy: How the Green New Deal's Architects Would Do IP - ChinaTalk - Air Date 5-13-21
Saikat and Zack take us inside the creation of the Green New Deal, lay out how bold leadership can change a nation's economic trajectory, lament Democrats' lukewarm appetite for industrial policy, and offer up their vision for a American developmental
Rodney Jones, a long-time Asia analyst, colleague of Rob Johnson's, and currently Principal of Wigram Capital Advisors in New Zealand, discusses how China and other Pacific Rim countries succeeded in containing the Covid-19 pandemic
VOICEMAILS
Ch. 9: Don't forget all the work that goes into the show - Nick From California
Ch. 10: #1358 and explaining the systems of power - Quai from North Carolina
FINAL COMMENTS
Ch. 11: Final comments on the Center for Humane Technology as a response to Surveillance Capitalism
MUSIC (Blue Dot Sessions):
- Opening Theme: Loving Acoustic Instrumental by John Douglas Orr
- Voicemail Music: Low Key Lost Feeling Electro by Alex Stinnent
- Activism Music: This Fickle World by Theo Bard (https://theobard.bandcamp.com/track/this-fickle-world)
- Closing Music: Upbeat Laid Back Indie Rock by Alex Stinnent
SHOW IMAGE:
Description: A Chinese flag waves just above an American flag in front of a background of trees.
Image Credit: "American and Chinese flags" by futureatlas.com | Flickr
Produced by Jay! Tomlinson
Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com
Listen Anywhere! BestOfTheLeft.com/Listen Listen Anywhere!
Follow at Twitter.com/BestOfTheLeft
Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft
Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com
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