The Pacific Century

Pacific Century: John Mearsheimer On The Inevitable US-China Rivalry

Why Beijing and Washington are fated to clash.

The Pacific Century•December 1, 2021
Pacific Century: John Mearsheimer On The Inevitable US-China Rivalry

Misha talks with Professor John Mearsheimer about the inevitable clash between America and China, and why engagement with China was the biggest strategic blunder in recent history.

Cast

John Mearsheimer

John Mearsheimer

Michael Auslin

Michael Auslin

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