Kurt Campbell on US deterrence, the Quad, Aukus and Taiwan after Xi-Trump summit
Kurt Campbell is a veteran US diplomat and strategist who has played a leading role in shaping Washington’s approach to China and the Indo-Pacific for more than a decade. He served as the White House coordinator for Indo-Pacific affairs from 2021 to 2024 and as US deputy secretary of state from 2024 to 2025. Previously, he served as assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs…
Kurt Campbell is a seasoned US diplomat who has been instrumental in shaping the White House's Indo-Pacific strategy since 2021. Previously, he served as deputy secretary of state and played a crucial role in developing the Quad and the "small yard, high fence" policy on technology competition. As a former US Navy officer, Harvard professor, and founder of The Asia Group, Campbell has been vocal about the US-China relationship.
Campbell believes that the US-China dynamic is complex and that both countries aim to stabilize their relationship. He supports efforts to improve US-China cooperation, particularly in areas like technology and AI, but also emphasizes the need for the US to maintain strong partnerships with other nations, such as Canada, which he feels has drifted away from the US.
Campbell argues that the US should focus on both stabilizing US-China relations and strengthening its relationships with allies and partners, as the latter are essential for maintaining a global order that benefits all nations.
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