Bob Davis

Articles

Lawrence Summers on the Principles of a Multipolar System

The lionized economist talks about alternatives and counterfactuals in the U.S.-China relationship; the lessons from both the Japanese and Russian experiences; and why truculence is never productive.

Matthew Pottinger on Flipping the U.S.-China Paradigm on its Head

A key figure in the Trump administration, the former reporter and Marine talks about the reality of the Chinese Communist Party's ambitions, the value of concrete actions vs. rhetoric, how Xi was flummoxed by Trump, and why the CCP just can't help itself.

Charlene Barshefsky on Why Engagement with China is More Important Than Ever

The chief U.S. negotiator when China joined the WTO reflects on the surprises and failures of that landmark deal and why she thinks the U.S. can stay preeminent, even if it's not predominant.

How the Trade Deal Fell Apart

Inside the series of threats, counter threats, and miscalculations in 2019 that led the world’s two biggest economies into a new Cold War.