Ryan Hass

Jude Blanchette, Head of the China Center at RAND, and Ryan Hass, a Brookings Institution Fellow and former China policy expert, delve into the vital U.S.-China relationship dynamics. They discuss Trump's tariff threats and military concerns in the Taiwan Strait while contemplating a potential 'grand bargain' between Trump and Xi. The conversation highlights the risks of American decline and the complexities of assessing China's growing influence amid shifting geopolitical realities, including its ties with Europe and Russia.

Jessica Chen Weiss is a leading expert on U.S.-China relations from Johns Hopkins, while Ryan Hass directs the John L. Thornton China Center at Brookings. They explore the Biden administration's approach, analyzing its successes and challenges with China. Discussion includes the potential implications of a Trump administration's policies, the strategic responses from Beijing, and Taiwan's concerns regarding U.S. foreign policy shifts. They emphasize the need for a coherent narrative for effective diplomacy and share insightful recommendations for further reading.

Ryan Hass, director of Brookings’ China Center and former NSC China director, offers clear-eyed policy analysis. He lays out three plausible pathways for U.S.-China relations. Conversation covers Trump’s personalistic China strategy, Beijing’s calculations on stability and self-reliance, the critical April visit, Taiwan as a flashpoint, and why mutual vulnerability may produce an uneasy calm.

Emma Ashford, a foreign policy analyst with expertise on U.S. defense, and Ryan Hass, a leading expert on U.S.-China relations, dive into the intricacies of U.S. global strategy under Trump. They discuss shifts in U.S. policy toward Taiwan and Latin America, highlighting the strategic implications of Chinese investments. Both guests analyze how the U.S. portrays its influence and the misalignment between America's resource-focused approach and China's tech ambitions. They also reflect on how allies should navigate this dynamic landscape.

Ryan Hass, newly appointed director of the John L. Thornton China Center at the Brookings Institution, discusses the state of US-China relations under the Biden administration, the impact of domestic politics on the competition, and envisions a positive future focused on cooperation and solving future problems.