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March 6, 2024 48 mins
Join us as we dive deep into China's maritime dynamics with Isaac B. Kardon, a top expert at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Isaac's expertise in maritime disputes, global port development, and PLA activities sheds light on China's evolving role in shaping international waters.Discover Isaac's groundbreaking book on China's maritime strategies and delve into his research on China's impact beyond its shores. Uncover China's ambitions in global waters, from deep-sea mining to infrastructure development with dual implications.

Tune in for an engaging discussion on China's maritime might and its implications for the global order.

Takeaways:
  • China's Maritime Expansion
  • Global Maritime Strategy
  • Maritime Capabilities and International Maritime Order
  • Naval Presence in the Middle East
  • Commercial Ports and Industrial Parks
  • Geopolitical Implications
Quotes

"The power differentials have become significantly important. It has made your ability to resort to international law as a regional actor less effective and more diluted." - Isaac B. Kardon

"China is heavily invested in transportation infrastructure due to its economic priorities as the world's largest trading nation."-Isaac B. Kardon

Featured in the Episode

Isaac B. Kardon
Senior Fellow For China Studies At The Carnegie Endowment For International Peace
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaac-b-kardon-7ba90416/
Website: https://www.isaacbkardon.com/

Jonathan Fulton
Nonresident Senior Fellow for Middle East Programs at the Atlantic Council. Associate Professor of Political Science at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi
https://ae.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-fulton-2627414b
https://twitter.com/jonathandfulton

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction

07:08 - Disrupting Norms: China's Impact on the International Maritime Order
11:17 - Probing Regional Responses to China's
13:26 - Delving into China's Emphasis on Sovereignty Concerns
18:42 - Shifting Tides: Increasing PLA Deployments and Global Dynamics
20:14 - Navigating Challenges: China's Maritime Interests and Complexities
24:58 - The Precarious Balance: China's Posture Changes and Potential Conflicts
28:05 - Strategic Stronghold: Djibouti's Significance in Chinese Diplomacy
30:25 - Bridging the Divide: Chinese Perspectives on Overseas Actions
34:56 - Anticipating Support: Political and Security Pathways for China
39:50 - Economic Priorities: Balancing Development and Security in China
44:05 - Strategic Insights: Evaluating Military Missions and Facilities
45:27 - Tactical Transactions: Chinese Military Utilization of Commercial Spaces
47:49 - Outro
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