Evan Medeiros

Evan Medeiros, a professor at Georgetown University and former senior director for Asia on the U.S. National Security Council, dives into China's ambitions under Xi Jinping. He discusses China's goal to reshape global norms and challenges to the liberal order. Medeiros critiques U.S. policies across administrations and emphasizes the need for intense diplomacy to avoid miscalculations. He also highlights China’s alliances and the importance of rebuilding partnerships, particularly with India, while navigating the complexities of global influence.

Evan Medeiros, a scholar of China and Asia policy and former U.S. National Security Council official, joins to map Beijing’s cautious Middle East play. He traces China–Iran ties from arms sales to energy-driven transactions. Conversations cover China’s diplomatic shuttlework, its calculus toward Russia versus Iran, and how the Iran war reshapes strategic competition and regional alignments in Asia.

Evan Medeiros, a Georgetown professor and former Obama advisor, discusses the U.S.-China rivalry. Katherine Tai, the U.S. Trade Representative, shares insights on the Biden administration's trade strategies. Ryan Hass, an expert on Taiwan, highlights Taiwan's crucial role in global dynamics and semiconductor production. They delve into the balance of competition and cooperation, the historical context of trade tensions, and the potential economic consequences of military conflicts, especially concerning Taiwan amid the upcoming elections.

Matt Pottinger, a former senior aide in the Trump Administration, and Evan Medeiros, a top advisor during Obama's presidency, provide insights into the turbulent U.S.-China relationship. They discuss the potential ramifications of Trump's re-election on trade policies and tariffs, and how U.S. alliances with European and Asian partners are evolving. The conversation highlights the balance Beijing must strike between diplomacy and competition, and stresses the need for continuous dialogue amidst rising tensions. Historical parallels with Nixon and Mao are also explored.

Evan Medeiros, former top China advisor and Georgetown Asia studies director, unpacks China’s “calculated neutrality” toward Iran and the Gulf. He explores Beijing’s balancing act between economic ties and strategic leverage. The conversation probes China’s oil and arms links, its role as a broker, and whether US focus on the Middle East opens opportunities in East Asia.