Middle Powers: An Intellectual Framework

Tune In Every Tuesday-- Face-Off: the U.S. vs China

As the U.S.-China relationship continues to take center stage in global affairs, season 3 of Face-Off: the U.S. vs China-- the award-winning podcast-- returns to unpack the latest developments in the economies, warfare, soft power, alliances, and more between the two global superpowers.

Hosted by Jane Perlez, Belfer Center Fellow and former New York Times Beijing Bureau Chief, and Rana Mitter, Professor of Modern China History.

Available wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes release every Tuesday.

The Rules-Based International Order: A Historical Analysis

Is the “rules-based international order” worth maintaining? In the latest issue of International Security, Marc Trachtenberg argues that historical evidence does not support those who argue “yes.” The author presents viable alternatives to the liberal international order—alternatives based on certain traditional ideas about how foreign policy should be conducted.

Belfer Center Director Meghan O'Sullivan discusses strategic priorities for the coming decades