The development of infrastructure projects today takes significantly longer than in the past, with examples such as Australia's nuclear submarine taking 20 years to build in comparison to the first nuclear submarine which was built in just a few years. It is demonstrated that this slow pace of development contrasts with China's ability to build infrastructure at a much faster pace such as a hospital in 10 days during the pandemic.
The WeWork scandal won't be easily forgotten, but as with all crises, people will eventually move on until the next one. Nevertheless, each outburst provides insights into China's controlled environment.
The discussion revolves around the role of America in global politics, given the rise of other influential countries like China, and the need to balance American primacy with the growth of other nations to create a peaceful world. They emphasize that Americans need to ask themselves what future they want for their country and for the world at large.
In the long run, the future could potentially see a centralized China against a decentralized world, but the outcome remains uncertain due to the rapidly evolving internet era.
The age demographics of a country’s workforce can have a significant impact on its GDP, expectations of living quality, and government treatment of retirees. Many countries are facing this issue in a potentially catastrophic way.
One retired general wonders why the strategic value of the country has been ignored for 20 years of war.