Michael Beckley: China is Dangerously Weak
April 17, 2025
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as posted by the channelAEI's Michael Beckley joins the show to discuss China's peaking power, and why that actually makes them more dangerous.
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What if the new Cold War with China turns hot? Just asking questions.
China's rise, decline, or potential for conflict is often clouded by propaganda and oversimplification. This episode of Just Asking Questions examines China's real economic, military, and geopolitical trajectory—focusing on Taiwan tensions, trade wars, and demographic challenges.
Joining us is Michael Beckley, a Tufts University political science professor and co-author of Danger Zone: The Coming Conflict with China. His research argues that China's peaking power makes it a unique threat, blending insights on its economy, military, and ambitions.
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