Hal Brands

Hal Brands, a distinguished professor of Global Affairs at Johns Hopkins and author of The Eurasian Century, joins James M. Lindsay to dissect the critical U.S. interests in Eurasia. They explore the historical struggle for power in the region and the implications for national security. Brands highlights China's ambitions and the risks posed by rising autocracies. The conversation emphasizes the importance of military readiness and allies in maintaining global stability, arguing against neo-isolationism in favor of active U.S. engagement.

Hal Brands, a distinguished global affairs professor and author of The Eurasian Century, dives deep into the complexities of geopolitics. He explores the strategic significance of Eurasia and the historical rivalries between land and sea power theories. The conversation touches on the rise of authoritarianism, the burdens of defense, and the ongoing struggle for power in the region. Brands also analyzes the implications of China’s nuclear aspirations and compares them with historical context to understand current dynamics.

Former CIA, national security, and intelligence experts discuss the war in Ukraine, Putin's resolve, White House response strategy, strategic decisions, Russia's evolving strategy, global polarization, and the impact on global order.

Hal Brands, a professor of global affairs at Johns Hopkins and author of The Eurasian Century, dives into the shifting dynamics of global alliances. He discusses the material interests driving China and Russia while examining the convoluted path toward a nuclear deal with Iran. Brands provides insight into the Biden administration's foreign policy challenges, particularly in the Middle East, and offers a provocative take on U.S. ambitions regarding Greenland, blending nationalism with global strategy.

Mauricio Claver-Carone, former U.S. Special Envoy for Latin America and Latin America-focused investor, and Hal Brands, Johns Hopkins global affairs professor and grand-strategy scholar, discuss a more assertive U.S. posture in the Western Hemisphere. They examine drivers of the Donroe Doctrine, competition over resources and influence, implications for China and Russia, regional elections, and investor risks from a shifted U.S. role.

Hal Brands, a professor at Johns Hopkins and author of the influential 'Makers of Modern Strategy', dives into the evolution of warfare and statecraft. He shares insights on compiling the latest edition of his series, including compelling case studies like Tecumseh's resistance. The discussion touches on military revolutions, from the atom bomb to quantum computing, and the interplay between technology and strategy. Brands emphasizes the importance of historical context in understanding modern geopolitical challenges, particularly regarding U.S.-China relations.

Hal Brands and Michael Kuiken share their insights on China's strategy to reshape global power dynamics. Brands highlights the coalition-building efforts of China and its implications for rival nations. Kuiken discusses China's military modernization, particularly regarding Taiwan, and the effects of leadership purges in the PLA. They elaborate on the 'axis of autocracies' and the material support China provides to Russia. Both guests emphasize the urgency for the U.S. to adapt its economic and security strategies in response to these shifting tides.

Hal Brands and Michael Beckley discuss China's rise as a military power, Chinese strategic goals, military buildup, and the shifting relationship between the US and China. They explore China's fear of decline, revisionist foreign policy, and the potential for agreement to avoid conflict.

Hal Brands, a professor at Johns Hopkins University and author of 'The Twilight Struggle,' joins to discuss pivotal lessons from the Cold War that resonate today. He analyzes how the U.S. leveraged Soviet failings in the developing world and the critical role of technology during that era. Brands reflects on the cyclical nature of American confidence and doubt, compares today's Sinologists to Cold War Sovietologists, and provocatively asserts that only the instigator of the Ukraine war can halt it.

Hal Brands, a Johns Hopkins global affairs professor and author, offers three stark scenarios for the world after Trump. He discusses a U.S.-China bipolar rivalry, the return of regional empires, and a chaotic self-help world. Short, vivid sketches map how states might align, how middle powers fit, and what policy moves could avert the worst outcomes.