30 Oct 2025
1h 5m

Foreign Affairs Editor Daniel Kurtz-Phelan on Shifting Views of China

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Sinica Podcast

In this episode of the Sinica Podcast, Kaiser Kuo interviews Daniel Kurtz-Phelan, the editor of Foreign Affairs, to discuss shifts in American discourse on China and how these shifts are reflected in the magazine's content and editorial decisions. They explore the balance between driving and reflecting the foreign policy debate, the challenges of including diverse voices from within China, and how Foreign Affairs is perceived by Chinese leaders. They also touch on the evolution of the China debate in Washington, the role of historical analogies, and the importance of maintaining open conversations between Americans and Chinese scholars. The episode concludes with recommendations for further reading and discussion.

Outlines

Part 1: Introduction and Background

Part 2: Foreign Affairs' Role and US-China Debate

Part 3: Challenges and Perspectives

Part 4: Strategic Thinking and Future Outlook

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