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**The Pacific Century**

The 21st century may be the Pacific Century, and China appears poised to become America’s greatest rival for global power and influence. Host Michael Auslin and guests discuss the latest politics, economics, security, and cultural news in China, Asia, and America.

Latest Episodes:

A-Bomb Agonistes | Michael Auslin | Hoover Institution Jul 22, 2025

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Author Evan Thomas joins Misha to talk about his new book Road to Surrender and the atomic bombing of Japan.

Report Card from the US-China Commission | Michael Auslin | Hoover Institution Dec 08, 2023

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US-China Commission Chair Carolyn Bartholomew and Vice-Chair Alex Wong discuss the annual US-China Commission report to Congress and its recommendations.

Biden Meets Xi | Michael Auslin | Hoover Institution Nov 17, 2023

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WSJ chief China correspondent Lingling Wei joins Misha to discuss what the stakes were of the Biden-Xi summit at APEC, what it achieved, and what to look for next in US-China relations.

Full Steam Ahead with the First Sea Lord | Michael Auslin | Hoover Institution Aug 07, 2023

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Admiral Sir Ben Key, First Sea Lord, talks about his life on the sea, the Royal Navy around the globe, and its growing role in the Indo-Pacific.

Larry Summers Lays Down the Law | Michael Auslin | Hoover Institution Feb 23, 2023

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Larry Summers discusses why America is committed to economic interdependence with China and how to protect US interests going forward.

The Coast Guard Jumps into the Pacific Ocean | Michael Auslin | Hoover Institution Jan 26, 2023

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Admiral Linda Fagan, Commandant of the US Coast Guard talks about what Coasties do in the Asia-Pacific and around the world, their new cutters, and about leading the service.

Mao’s Party Never Ends | Michael Auslin | Hoover Institution Dec 13, 2022

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Misha is joined by his Hoover colleague, historian Frank Dikotter, to talk about Frank's new book, China After Mao, how the West misunderstands the Party's nature, and why the idea of a liberalizing China has always been a chimera.

Spies and Lies: China Subverts the World | Michael Auslin | Hoover Institution Nov 29, 2022

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Misha is joined by Alex Joske, author of Spies and Lies, to talk about China's covert foreign interference and influence campaigns, run by the Ministry of State Security.

Xi’s the One | Michael Auslin | Hoover Institution Oct 27, 2022

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Misha is joined by occasional co-host Cindy Yu and veteran Sinologists Rana Mitter and Jude Blanchette, to take apart the 20th Party Congress, Xi’s “running the table,” the Hu Jintao shocker, and the Party’s new era.

Sir Lawrence Freedman on Nuclear Strategy | Michael Auslin | Hoover Institution Oct 18, 2022

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Hoover Institution fellow Michael Auslin is joined by eminent strategist Sir Lawrence Freedman to talk about whether Putin will use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, how China is expanding its nuclear arsenal, the relationship between political and military leadership, and Freedman’s favorite nuclear-themed movie.

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