Jul 23, 2025 · 1h 2m
Dr. Tyler Pieron sits down with renowned international relations scholar Dale Copeland to unpack the evolving dynamics of US-China relations through the lens of history, economics, and strategic theory. Drawing from his influential book A World Safe for Commerce, Copeland introduces listeners to his groundbreaking concept of dynamic realism—a framework that blends liberal and realist theories to explore the critical question: Does trade promote peace or conflict among great powers? Together, they discuss: 📚 The ongoing debate between liberal and realist views on trade and conflict 🔍 How dynamic realism reframes great power competition 🇨🇳 China's growing reliance on global trade and internal political pressures ⚔️ Military strategy and economic dependency in shaping foreign policy 🪨 The strategic significance of rare earth minerals and resource control 🔮 Predictions for the future trajectory of US-China relations Subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode! #USChinaRelations #ForeignPolicy #DaleCopeland #Geopolitics #InternationalTrade #ComingHomeWell #DynamicRealism #GreatPowerCompetition #RareEarths #GlobalStrategy Disclaimer: "The views expressed are those of the author(s) and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Department of War or the U.S. Government."