I'm sharing a recording from the Straight Talk podcast I did back on February 20th—a compelling conversation led by students with experts on Indo-Pacific affairs. Despite the dust devil of geopolitical events since then, the conversation remains timely and provides an accessible overview of today's geopolitical environment and its historical and geographical complexities.
In this episode, "Lost in Translation," I discussed the evolving nature of global power dynamics. For example, the Indo-Pacific is no longer a simple bipolar structure; as smaller nation-states are stepping up to shape policy and new global commercial players emerge, the US is navigating a new environment.
America's influence in crucial regions like the Taiwan Strait is increasingly contested. To respond, America employs strategic alliances like AUKUS to expand cultural soft-power influences like the NBA.
My goal in this pod is to provide an understanding so business leaders and communications pros can maintain sway in this pivotal region.
-Marc
