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6/7 Prof. Kotkin sees the continuation of the Cold War approach as a necessity. It should not be won — last time the US won the Cold War, Russia re-emerged years later much smaller (territorially, demographically, economically, militarily) but also much more bellicose (cf. Ukraine). The chief benefit of a Cold War is that it is not a hot war; and, it doesn't preclude collaboration / cooperation on topics other than politics and territorial claims, such as space, science, sports, etc.
7/7 My personal take is that I'd rather the political differences (which are the driver for this confrontation) be put aside as unresolvable in the short to medium term, and shift the Cold War idea of strategic competition to one of strategic "coopetition" — which entails the US and China working hand in hand and integrating their economic interests to such a degree as to make war unthinkable (much like what Europe did post-WW2). Tariffs and abrasive rhetoric that portray China as a foe (as seen now) clearly go against that. 0 reply
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