The United States has recognized China as the only country with the determination, ambition and military might to shape the global order, posing a threat to U.S. interests and those of its allies worldwide. In response, the Biden administration has prioritized confronting China in its national security strategy, which has sparked questions about Washington and Beijing’s relationship, their respective strengths and how the U.S. should interact with China.

To shed light on this complex issue, Dmitri Alperovitch and Garrett Graff have written “World on the Brink: How America Can Beat China in the Race for the Twenty-First Century”. This book examines the growing tensions between the U.S. and China and provides insights into how America can navigate this challenging landscape. Alperovitch offers further insights on this topic as one of the authors of the book joins the discussion.

In “World on the Brink”, Alperovitch and Graff explore why Washington and Beijing are at odds, focusing on changing power dynamics in international affairs. They also offer recommendations for how America can maintain its position as a global leader while competing with China in today’s world order. Books like “World on