Cold War II: Niall Ferguson on The Emerging Conflict With China | Uncommon Knowledge | Peter Robinson and Niall Ferguson | Hoover Institution

This podcast episode analyzes the emerging tensions between the US and China, emphasizing the similarities to the Cold War and the need to prepare for a protracted Cold War II. It highlights the strategic importance of Taiwan and the potential consequences of China's pressure on the island, particularly regarding Taiwan's role in the global economy as a leading producer of advanced semiconductors. The episode also discusses the ideological underpinnings of Cold War II, focusing on China's communist leadership and Xi Jinping's Marxist Leninist beliefs, and the potential scenarios of a Cold War between the United States and China, emphasizing the need to maintain technological leadership and prevent China's expansion.