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Beijing Is Facing the Biggest Challenge to Its Soft Power
Season 2 Episode 8
For decades, a core assumption about China has gone largely unchallenged: That the Chinese Communist Party can legitimately represent Chinese culture…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
When China’s Growth Deflates to Zero—What It Means for the US
Season 2 Episode 7
China has set its lowest growth target since 1991, reinforcing concerns that its economy faces structural challenges that may be difficult to reverse…
7 months ago
The Villain’s Dilemma—The Trouble of Soft Power With No Support System
Season 2 Episode 6
When an ally, even a business partner, is in dire straits, one would think that others would come to their aid. It would be unwise to make this assum…
7 months, 1 week ago
China Sets Lowest Economic Growth Target in Decades—What It Doesn’t Want You to Know
Season 2 Episode 5
China has long maintained a 5% economic growth target, even as many analysts questioned the reliability of the numbers. But this year, Beijing broke …
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Is the Iran War All About China?
Season 2 Episode 4
“The energy rice bowl must be held in our own hands.” That’s Xi Jinping’s mantra on China’s energy security. It has guided Beijing’s policy for years…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Activating, Countering a ‘Dragon Vein’ Linking Asia, Europe
Season 2 Episode 3
While much of the international news focuses on what is happening in Iran, other moving pieces in the region will play additional critical roles in A…
8 months ago
The ‘Smoke and Mirrors’ of China’s Critical-Mineral Monopoly
Season 2 Episode 2
China proudly holds a total global monopoly on critical minerals—at least, that’s what they’d like you to think.
As one of this week’s experts explain…
8 months, 1 week ago
A New Lunar Year, a New Co-Host, and a New Look: Discussion on Propaganda
Season 2 Episode 1
Happy Lunar New Year! The year of the Horse has arrived, and so has a new co-host for this week’s episode.
Show producer Daniel Holl joins Terri this …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Connecting Dots—Seeding Future Leverage Against China
Season 1 Episode 47
The Panama Canal, the Board of Peace, and the Critical Minerals Ministerial seem to be unrelated projects, but they’re all coordinated moves against …
8 months, 3 weeks ago
A Shifting Global Order: Why Greenland Is at the Center, Where We Are Heading
Season 1 Episode 46
Greenland stands at the center of a global power struggle between the United States and an aggressive China. Both countries have been jockeying to as…
9 months ago