America’s Strengths are Unrivaled! - Michael Beckley

Professor Michael Beckley’s newest book details why common wisdom about America’s economic and military challenges – especially compared with China – fails when correctly analyzed. His data-driven book, “Unrivaled,” underscores why no rivals, today or tomorrow, truly challenge the United States, the #1 superpower.

Professor Beckley, an associate professor of political science at Tufts University, demonstrates how economic and military efficiencies prove his points, especially as compared with China. Business leadership in America drives efficiencies. Moreover, we continue with three major advantages: (1) geography, including arable land and navigable waters, (2) demographics, with the USA one of only three of the largest economies with a growing workforce, and (3) seemly strong institutions.

He shares his worries about some challenges to our leads, especially due to high debt and possible political missteps, including local military disputes such as in Ukraine, but believes other countries’ challenges are deeper.

This interview reflects the best themes of The Optimistic American, that our best days lie ahead.

Chapters:
00:00 Glimpse
01:00 Intro
01:15 Welcoming Michael Beckley
02:15 Michael Beckley's background
04:22 Unrivaled book theme
05:14 US Military lead over other countries
08:17 Japan defeated China in GDP
13:54 Explain the statement "We should be looking at GDP per person"
18:09 How would you see US and China today on efficiency scores?
20:06 Farming & Military spending
22:45 How is the US geographically situated better than China from a long-term
perspective?
30:29 Territorial disputes of China
32:46 What are the big differences between China and the US in demographics?
37:58 How the US is better than China from an institutional standpoint?
44:43 Has your point of view changed in terms of the US power because of Russia &
Ukraine issue?
46:59 Debt & Reserve Currency of the United States & China
55:13 Next book is about
01:00:29 Long-term prospects for the US
01:04:38 Connect Michael Beckley @ michaelbeckley.org
01:06:15 Outro

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