Professor Matthew Kroenig is an expert in the field of international relations. Listen to one of his lectures where he gives insight on the return to great power rivalry. The professor also refers, among other things, to his previous book, “The Return of Great Power Rivalry,” which examines seven different rivalries between non-democratic and democratic states.
One of the main questions that Professor Kroenig tries to answer is whether democratic states have the potential to resist pressure from undemocratic states in the long run. He looks at the challenges posed by Russia and China in the 21st century and gives his perspective on whether we can compete with both countries simultaneously.
To provide a comprehensive analysis, Professor Kroenig brings together a multidimensional point of view, comparing each actor’s political, economic, and military power. He considers the different strategies that democratic states can use to compete with non-democratic states, including military, economic, and diplomatic tools.
Throughout his lecture, Professor Kroenig emphasizes the importance of understanding the dynamics of great power rivalry in today’s globalized world. The lecture is particularly relevant in today’s context of international relations. The growing cooperation between China, Russia, and Iran, for instance, has brought these countries closer in recent years, challenging the power dynamics of the global order. His insights provide a valuable perspective on the challenges facing democratic states in their competition with non-democratic states and the potential pathways forward for maintaining a stable international order.