New Enlightenment Can the U.S. Compete with China?
In this episode of The New Enlightenment, host Adam Dixon speaks with Josh Zoffer — former advisor in the Biden administration, venture capital investor, and non‑resident fellow at Columbia University’s Centre on Global Energy Policy — to examine one of the most pressing geopolitical and economic challenges of our time.
Drawing on his experience shaping U.S. policy on supply chains, sanctions, climate tech and critical minerals, Josh offers a rare glimpse into the debates that could be happening in Washington today.
The podcast covers:
• China’s Industrial Strategy
• China’s dominance in mineral refining capacity
• How America can build industrial capacity
• Why allies are America’s greatest strategic asset
Key questions answered include:
• Has U.S. economic policy toward China really changed as much as people think?
• How did China build dominance in EVs, batteries, and solar so quickly?
• Why are critical minerals the next major battleground?
• Is industrial policy compatible with Western market economies?
• What role should U.S. allies play in shaping a new economic order?
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About Josh Zoffer: https://www.energypolicy.columbia.edu/josh-zoffer/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jzoffer/
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About Professor Adam Dixon : https://www.panmurehouse.org/programmes/adam-smith-chair/adam-smith-chair/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-dixon-04b28130/
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