Navigating the Complexities of US-China Relations with Dale C. Copeland
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Dr. Tyler Pieron sits down with renowned international relations scholar Dale Copeland to unpack the evolving dynamics of US-China relations through the lens of history, economics, and strategic theory.
Drawing from his influential book A World Safe for Commerce, Copeland introduces listeners to his groundbreaking concept of dynamic realism—a framework that blends liberal and realist theories to explore the critical question: Does trade promote peace or conflict among great powers?
Together, they discuss:
- 📚 The ongoing debate between liberal and realist views on trade and conflict
- 🔍 How dynamic realism reframes great power competition
- 🇨🇳 China's growing reliance on global trade and internal political pressures
- ⚔️ Military strategy and economic dependency in shaping foreign policy
- 🪨 The strategic significance of rare earth minerals and resource control
- 🔮 Predictions for the future trajectory of US-China relations
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