Putin & Xi: Studies in Grievance

In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, foreign policy strategists continue to debate what motivates Russian President Vladimir Putin and what could be his endgame. Not far behind are concerns about Chinese President Xi Jinping and whether developments in Europe will reverberate in the Far East. What do Putin and Xi have in common? What brings them together, and conversely, what might drive them apart? Will Taiwan be the next Ukraine? What lessons might be learned from China’s crackdown on the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong?

This conversation was part of the 2022 Aspen Ideas Festival.

Speakers:
Elizabeth Economy, Author, The World According to China

Orville Schell, Arthur Ross Director, Center on US-China Relations, Asia Society

Indira Lakshmanan, Senior Executive Editor, National Geographic

Bill Taylor, Vice President, Russia and Europe, United States Institute of Peace

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[truthmatters]

What a one sided conversation.
I like to hear the other side and have a lively debate rather than only looking at this all important geopolitical event only through the prism of pro western mindset.

[charlielou]

Please include Chinese panelist too so it's more balanced and make discussion interesting. 😂🤟

[johnwang]

It is painful to watch and hear these fake experts discussing such serious issues.

[johnc]

Wow China experts but not one person from China nor speaks the Chinese language

[rohnamegatcher]

I hope your audience realizes that "grievance" for humiliation is at the heart of our current western social movements. The privileged and dominant cultures often don't appreciate how powerful resentment for past grievances can motivate. I think of our times with humility. Let's not forget the grievances many have in America.

[dna]

💯👍 a minor gripe would be to have included experts from other countries that could become a factor down the line ie. Iran, North Korea etc

[retromograph]

Great discussion and not talked about enough ….. all their geopolitical shenanigans should be viewed in the light that these angry little men are grievance collectors ….

[keyboardmanyoutube]

I didn’t know Hongkong and Taiwan are part of United States till today and China need your guys advices on governance.
Are you kidding me

[kenwdesouza]

This is a useless forum if you are not going to include REAL experts. Next time lets get Tiger Woods to give commentary about Volleyball...

[StopBaizuo]

When a study on Biden, Draghi and Johnson?

[thomaslee]

My goodness! This is a bad comedy! I believe it must be a joke calling these clowns as Chinese experts !