How ‘Xi Jinping Thought’ Can Shape Diplomacy with the U.S.
Dr. Kenneth Dekleva writes for The Cipher Brief on how crafting a national security strategy to adapt to and counter a powerful and aggressive China, a keen and sober understanding of Xi – the most formidable leader in the world today – is more critical than ever. This is especially true because so many external observers (including in the US government) have often misunderstood Xi. Whether China is considered a strategic competitor, an existential threat, a strategic partner, or a strategic adversary – all terms which have seen widespread use during the past several years in the US government, think tanks, and academia – understanding Xi’s intentions, aspirations, leadership style, and political psychology has never been more crucial. It’s important to see Xi through his eyes and perspective, as he is, not as we wish him to be.
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