The Pacific Century

Pacific Century: From China To The Marines To The White House

A Conversation with Matt Pottinger and Mike Gallagher.

The Pacific CenturyMarch 31, 2021
Pacific Century: From China To The Marines To The White House

Misha and John are joined by special co-host Mike Gallagher to talk with their new Hoover colleague, Matt Pottinger, former Deputy National Security Advisor.  Matt discusses Chinese pressure on Western businesses, the role of Congress in dealing with Chinese investment policies, how to think about the military competition, and how he got involved in Chinese studies.

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Michael Auslin

Michael Auslin

Mike Gallagher

Mike Gallagher

Matt Pottinger

Matt Pottinger

John Yoo

John Yoo

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