Explore the geopolitical and technological competition between the United States and China in this 49-minute panel discussion from The Aspen Institute. Gain insights from Tony Thomas, former Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, and Chris Brose, Head of Strategy at Anduril Industries, as they delve into critical topics moderated by David Sanger of The New York Times. Examine the race for 5G supremacy, the implementation of AI in the Pentagon, and the challenges posed by unmanned systems. Analyze the U.S. position in this technological arms race, consider the potential impact of 6G, and investigate China's strategic objectives. Reflect on the importance of innovation and imagination in maintaining military technological supremacy, and understand the complexities of this two-way competition that shapes global security dynamics.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
The Race Over 5G
US vs China 5G
AI in the Pentagon
A failure of imagination
Carrier bashing
Unmanned systems
Iranian airliner
US position
What about 6G
What does China want
Lack of Imagination
Two Way Street
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
