Trying to decipher the ‘wacky’ US National Security Strategy

“Now, the interesting thing about this national security strategy, it sort of declares the end of great power rivalry by saying, actually, America is content to live in a world with other great powers, and accept that other great powers will have their own spheres of influence. "The language is ambiguous. It's very unclear what it hopes to achieve, what the administration hopes to achieve strategically, in Asia, in relation to China. But it certainly seems to me to go a long way towards accepting that China is going to be a much more significant player in Asia than it used to be." 00:00 Introduction 00:41 US National Security Strategy 17:20 The future of the QUAD 28:43 Recommendations Every fortnight, Sam Roggeveen and Hugh White discuss major developments in international affairs affecting Australia and the region, from an Australian perspective. Compelling conversation, engaging debate and insightful perspectives. This series provides expert insights into Australia’s future in a changing world. More from Schwartz Media: Read The Saturday Paper: https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/ Subscribe to our free newsletters: https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/n... Facebook ⬤   / thesaturdaypaper   X ⬤ https://x.com/SatPaper Instagram ⬤   / satpaper   Youtube ⬤    / @satpaper   TikTok ⬤ tiktok.com/@thesaturdaypaper Subscribe to our free newsletters: https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/n...