This podcast focuses on the report published in 2019 by the Office of Senator Marco Rubio entitled “Made in China 2025 and the Future of American Industry,”

The report assesses the strategy’s progress toward its stated goals in ten strategic industries, eight “strategic tasks and priorities,” and other areas like innovation, smart manufacturing, branding, and sustainability.

The report argues that China has made significant progress in many sectors, achieving technological leadership in some, making substantial progress in others, and surpassing the United States in areas like shipbuilding and renewable energy production.

The report highlights China’s successes and growing challenges as it seeks to achieve global economic supremacy.

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Murielle Delaporte has recently underscored that the 9/11 generation is coming to power. And a number of prospective members of the incoming Trump Administration are from this generation, and President-elect Trump has clearly targeted the challenge of rebuilding the U.S. military.

James Durso published two essays, one last year and one this year, which analyzed the challenge of closing the gap.

Durso explores the growing disconnect between the U.S. military and young Americans. Durso argues that a combination of factors, including the military’s failures in Iraq and Afghanistan, high suicide rates among service members, and poor living conditions in barracks, have diminished Gen Z’s interest in military service. He also examines the rise of anti-American sentiment among young Americans, citing their increasing sympathy for Palestinians and their negative perceptions of American institutions, particularly in light of the U.S. government’s perceived dishonesty about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Durso contends that the military’s recruitment woes are not solely due to a lack of patriotism but rather a reflection of a deeper distrust of American institutions and a disillusionment with America’s foreign policy.

He concludes by calling for a reassessment of American foreign policy and a renewed focus on addressing the financial and social issues that are contributing to a growing sense of alienation among young Americans.

The Deep Dive podcast discusses these essays and the challenge of closing the gap between the military and America youth.

Featured photo: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA – May 26, 2018, Members of the US Military carrying the American flag marching down the street during the Indy 500 Parade

The first book in our series was first published in June 2023 but has been revised in 2024 to add new materials.

Kenneth Maxwell on Global Trends comprises essays from 2001 to 2024 by Dr. Kenneth Maxwell, a historian specializing in 18th-century Brazil and Portugal, offering commentary on global trends.

Maxwell’s essays examine a range of historical and contemporary issues, including terrorism, international relations, political corruption, and the global order.

He connects his expertise in 18th-century history to contemporary events, drawing parallels between the past and present to provide a broader understanding of global affairs.

The book is a collection of Maxwell’s reflections on major events and political developments, offering a unique perspective on the world from the eyes of a seasoned historian.

Kenneth Maxwell’s “Kenneth Maxwell on Global Trends” offers a valuable and timely analysis of the evolving global landscape. His insights, grounded in historical understanding and sharp observation, offer a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of the modern world.

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