In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu analyzes the wider impact of Operation Epic Fury in the context of United States–China relations, and how the joint operation changes China’s calculated approach to extending its influence in the Middle East. Second, Miles covers the Trump administration’s efforts to counter Beijing’s influence via multilateral forums and hemispheric diplomacy in the upcoming Shields of the Americas summit. Finally, Miles weighs in on the “regime change” debate, and the role of such operations within the US national security strategy and key strategic deterrence initiatives.
China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute’s China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world’s future.