Overview
Explore America's global leadership role in this Hurst Lecture Series featuring Nick Burns and Susan Rice. Delve into the American-led liberal order, the challenges posed by Russia and China, and strategies for renewing international relationships. Gain insights on NATO, containment of Russian power, and the evolving US-China dynamic. Examine the concept of leading differently and the importance of acknowledging global issues. Consider the implications of China's One Belt One Road initiative and potential wild card scenarios. Analyze why the US struggles to lead international institutions and contemplate America's path forward as a global leader in an ever-changing geopolitical landscape.
Syllabus
Introduction
When did you first come to Colorado
Nick Burns
The Americanled Liberal Order
The Liberal Order
Susan Rice
What do we do
Our role in the world
A renewal of our relationships
A commensurate role
How we lead
We dont get to retire
NATO
Leading differently
Russia
Advice to President Trump
Acknowledge the problem
Containment of Russian power
Zerosum out
The election
Russia and China
Advice to the President
One Belt One Road
USChina Relationship
Wild Card
Question
Why cant we lead these institutions
Taught by
The Aspen Institute