The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in significant global upheaval, particularly in the form of fragmented supply chains. China has used this revenue to modernize its military, fund a global development program, and position itself as a competitor to US power.Įditor’s Note: This first article in a series considers whether or not the legacy national security system of the United States organized around geographic regions is well-suited for strategic competition. The United States is not only the largest destination for Chinese exports, but almost every country in the world is one of its major trading partners. Today’s world is defined by China’s return to global importance.The Cold War national security system has not adapted well to global issues of trade, transnational threats, and China’s expansive foreign policy. Since 1945, US foreign policy has been defined by precluding the emergence of adversaries and hostile coalitions by creating an Americanized international system through alliances, extended deterrence, and favorable trade terms.
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