On this episode of Neutral, what should our global strategy look like in an age of renewed

great power competition?

And what must America offer to a newly empowered developing world when we're no longer the only

major player?

In his new book, The American Imperative, Dan Rundee makes the case for building a new global

consensus through vigorous internationalism and judicious use of soft power.

He maps out many of the steps that we need to take, primarily in the non-military sphere,

to ensure an alliance of stable and secure, like-minded, self-reliant partner nations in

order to prevent rising authoritarian power such as China from running the world.

I'm really pleased to welcome, my guest, Daniel Rundee.

He is the Senior Vice President, Director of the Project on Prosperity and Development,

and the William A. Shryer Chair in Global Analysis at the Center for Strategic and International

Studies.

Dan, welcome and thank you for joining me on Newtz World.

Thanks for having me, Mr. Speaker.

I'm one of your biggest fans and admirers.

I'm also a listener on your podcast, and I love your podcast, so I really appreciate

the opportunity beyond your show today.

Listen, I'm glad you joined us because I think you're exactly the kind of really practical

intellectual that the folks who listen to these podcasts really get a lot from.

And I know your own background is so remarkable, but I think it's useful for people to get

to know you personally as well know about your book.

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