Yes, I promised to take a break after episode 500. Nevertheless, in a week, we will be releasing episode 501. This is my excuse. I read and loved Dmitri Alperovich's book, „A World on the Brink: How America Can Beat China in the Race to the 21st Century.“ I told him I'd like to interview him about it. The interview was then postponed to late April because that was when the book was actually published.
So please sue me. Anyway, I'm off again.
In our conversation with Dmitri, we discuss his background in cybersecurity and geopolitics, from immigrating from the Soviet Union as a child, to founding CrowdStrike, to founder of the Silverado Policy Accelerator and advisor to the Department of Defense. is outlined. Dmitri will discuss his journey so far, including his early start in cryptography and his role in investigating the 2010 Chinese hack of companies such as his Google. We named this „Operation Aurora.“
Dmitri begins his book with a chillingly realistic scenario of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. He explains that this is not just a hypothetical exercise, but a well-researched depiction based on extensive discussions with Taiwanese leaders and military experts, as well as his own analysis of the terrain.
Next, we'll delve into the main theme of his book: how to prevent his scenarios from coming true. Dmitri highlights the similarities and differences between the US-Soviet Cold War and what he considers the US-China Cold War II. He argues that, just as in the first Cold War, the second Cold War will require a comprehensive strategy that leverages military, economic, diplomatic, and technological deterrence.
Dmitri also highlighted the structural economic problems facing China, including the middle-income trap and impending demographic collapse. Despite these challenges, the United States will face tough decisions as it seeks to deter conflict with China while maintaining other global obligations, he stressed.
We talk about diversifying critical supply chains away from China and slowing China's technological progress in areas such as semiconductors. This will require continued cooperation with allies such as Japan and the Netherlands to limit China's access to advanced chip manufacturing equipment.
Finally, I draw attention to the remarkable role played by two influential national security advisers, Henry Kissinger and Zbigniew Brzezinski, who were also first-generation immigrants, in the First Cold War. I want to. I ask whether it is too late to appoint Dmitri to play the same role in the Second Cold War. Don't forget you heard it here first.
You can download episode 501 here.
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