Trump, China and the new world order

What happens when the world’s two superpowers go head-to-head in an era of economic upheaval, tech acceleration and military recalibration?This week, I sat down with the eminent historian and Hoover Institution fellow Niall Ferguson to wrestle with what might be the $120 trillion question: what kind of world order is emerging as the US pivots to confront China?We explored:* The emerging “Trump Doctrine” and its Nixonian echoes* How the US is recalibrating its global commitments to focus on China* Why Europe is finally waking up to its defense responsibilities* China’s growing technological confidence—and economic constraints* Taiwan, semiconductors, and the flashpoints that could reshape global power* What a new world order might look like: multipolar, unstable, or something else entirelyFrom the rise of BYD and DeepSeek to the limits of US naval power, this is a wide-ranging discussion that connects history, strategy, and the cutting edge of technology. Enjoy!📅 Catch me live right here every Friday at 9am PT | 12pm ET | 5pm UK. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.exponentialview.co/subscribe