Michael Auslin
Historian and expert on U.S.-China relations, affiliated with Stanford's Hoover Institution.
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Feb 9, 2026 • 1h
The Declaration Of Independence: History, Meaning, And Modern Impact | Reimagining American Institutions
Jonathan Gienapp, a constitutional historian at Stanford, explains how the Declaration interlocks with the Constitution. Michael Auslin, a historian and author tracing the Declaration’s national story, discusses its cultural life. They explore the document’s origins, shifting meanings, its role in unity and civic education, and challenges teaching it in the digital age.
Apr 23, 2020 • 58min
414. Will Covid-19 Spark a Cold War (or Worse) With China?
Michelle Flournoy, a former Undersecretary of Defense for Policy and U.S.-China relations expert, joins historian Michael Auslin for an insightful discussion. They explore China's early handling of COVID-19 and its global repercussions. The duo debates accountability, revealing tensions in U.S.-China relations and the looming possibility of a new Cold War. They analyze the pandemic's impact on trade, healthcare ethics, and the need for international collaboration moving forward, highlighting the complexities of navigating these geopolitical dynamics.
