26 Nov 2025
37m

Are We Ready? | China's Campaign to Reshape the Global Order, With Hal Brands and Michael Kuiken

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The President’s Inbox

In this episode of "The President's Inbox" from the Council on Foreign Relations, Jim Lindsay interviews Hal Brands and Michael Kuiken, members of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, about the challenges China poses to the United States. They discuss China's military modernization, its growing alignment with Russia, North Korea, and Iran, and the implications for Taiwan and the international order. The conversation explores potential U.S. responses, including strengthening economic statecraft and military deterrence, while also addressing concerns about provoking further aggression. The guests emphasize the need for the U.S. to adapt its policies to effectively compete with China and safeguard American interests and values.

Outlines

Part 1: Commission Overview & China's Ambitions

Part 2: Military Modernization & Alliances

Part 3: Implications for the U.S.

Part 4: U.S. Policy Recommendations

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