On Wednesday, August 5, 2020, NSI hosted the launch of NSI 2020: China’s Rise – Confronting China’s Challenge to the World Order with Michèle Flournoy former Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, and Ali Velshi, host, “Velshi”, MSNBC.
In the wake of the collapse of the Soviet Union, the United States was the world’s only superpower. At the time, in light of the failure of the world’s most powerful Communist regime and the preeminence of the Western powers, many predicted the end of competition amongst major states. Yet, over the past twenty years, as the United States and its allies have focused on battling radical Islamist terrorists around the world, China has focused on strengthening its economic power and enhancing its military might. Today, the United States’ role as the leader of the world is under threat.
This event featured a fireside chat with Ms. Flournoy and Mr. Velshi. They discussed the return of great power conflict and how the United States should respond to the challenge posed by an ascendent China.
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