Explore the concept of American grand strategy in this 57-minute Aspen Institute panel discussion. Delve into the historical framework of U.S. global primacy and its commitment to the liberal international order. Examine how recent events, including prolonged wars, financial crises, and the rise of populism, have challenged America's strategic vision. Analyze the current state of U.S. grand strategy with insights from experts Rana Foroohar, Richard Haass, Jane Harman, Samantha Power, and Wendy Sherman. Investigate key topics such as domestic political divisions, the role of Congress, China's rise, and the future of transatlantic relationships. Gain a deeper understanding of the complexities facing American leadership and its global position in an evolving geopolitical landscape.
Overview
Syllabus
Has American Grand Strategy Gone Missing
Poll
The Problem
Over Learning from the Election
The Missing Center of Both Parties
People Communicate
Problems at Home
Is This an Aberration
Congress is Broken
No Fix
Two Trends
National Security Process
Living Abroad
Chinas Rise
Athens vs Sparta
People start from different places
Why should our partners trust us
We shouldnt be less trusted
Cultural revolution
Rising China
Antiintellectual antiscientific
China
Leadership
Congress
Domestic
transatlantic relationship
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
