Is the U.S. Destined For War with China?

Kyle Bass sits down with Graham Allison, professor of government at the Harvard Kennedy School, for a master class in geopolitics, economics, and history. These titans tackle the issue of China’s evolving role on the world stage through the juxtaposition of cultures, governments, and technology. Filmed on September 17, 2018 in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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[michaelcre]

Most Favored Nation trade status is a gift that should be reserved for allies. The politicians said it would make China more democratic, but they have used power to become more authoritarian and adversarial.

[danesovic]

Kyle is my favorite Youtuber these days.

[lizadonrex]

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[ytlongbeach]

this is a really, really, really great channel on geopolitics and finance. incredible interviews. bravo, kyle !!

[FitFlow]

Mr Kyle thank you for interviewing great minds and sharing it with us.

[bradsmith]

Another excellent discussion! I feel like I'm back at college. Thank you Graham Allison and Kyle Bass.

[MarkM]

The Western world is reaching peak democracy. So, I expect the West to get more authoritarian as it becomes more dysfunctional.

[jorgeponce]

China's strongest ally is called Wall Street.

[artkido]

USA never had intention to “help China to grow”, it’s simply because there is a lot of money to be made in China

[angelika]

We want more educated and pragmatic discussions like these :) ty

[RogueNews]

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[michaels]

China's enormous gdp growth since 2008 is hollow to a substantial extent. Lots of malinvestment amplified by exaggerated (fake) numbers. At one point the USSR also had impressive gdp growth and Krushchev threatened "We will bury you" economically. Many people in politics, economics, and big business thought the Soviets' centralized command and control system really was superior, but there was lots of inefficiency and malinvestment. Remember, any government can get impressive gdp numbers just by paying people to dig holes and fill them in again, or you can build enormous pyramids. US gdp collapsed catastrophically in 1946 because we were demobilizing from the war, but the general public did not even notice, because much of our gdp in 1945 was war spending that did nothing to improve people's lives. Furthermore, if Japan is not out-innovating the US, I doubt China is about too either. The West is in such rapid decline that China may indeed become the world's preeminent power one day, but not on the CCP's time table, and probably not with their current system. They still need secure private property rights, reliable private contract enforcement, and less centralization and arbitrary rule. But from a geopolitical view, perhaps it is better for us that the CCP is unwilling to make those reforms.

[leconplotteur]

Kyle you educate me in so many ways!!! Thank you for sharing! So much info!

[forhisglory]

"Certainly nothing succeeds like success" - Professor Graham Allison.

[dereknewbury]

The American model is looking dysfunctional. The rise of the greedy people and corporations intent on accumulating wealth on a massive scale which inevitably involves suppressing individuals may account for this. America even allows its politicians to be bought by the rich so that they are accountable to their donors rather than the people. So many restrictions on capitalism that are aimed at safe-guarding individual rights, the environment, social justice, public health and basic common sense are gone. The Chinese authoritarian model has worked on a rising model of economic success. It has yet to be tested by failing economic conditions

[natnat]

Is there any way that the written version of your talk can be read for me? Your views are worth reading and studying on! Thanks for your reply!

[editorjohn]

Americans value liberty and individualism (extreme=selfishness and conceit); Chinese value family, community and harmony (extreme=give up some freedoms). Of course, we all need a little bit of both. That’s what wisdom calls for.

[commonsense]

Finally Graham Allison, a scholar with intelligence and deep understanding of China and world affairs. As per Mr Allison, China is a Friend, Foe and Adversary depending on the issue. The goal should be how we can best collaborate with them moving forward. Their economy will surpass the US no matter what as they have 4X our population. As such, finding solutions that works for everyone is key.