US Empire Decline: How the War on China Is Backfiring with Radhika Desai

Joining me is distinguished geopolitical economist Radhika Desai, who helps unpack why the US-China conflict may be undermining the very system it seeks to preserve. In this episode we explore the growing contradictions at the heart of American power: the war on China, escalating tensions with Iran, pressure on Russia, and the unravelling of the global energy system. Rather than strengthening US dominance, these moves may be accelerating its decline. From the strain on key allies like Japan, South Korea, and the European Union, to rising energy instability and questions around the future of the petrodollar, we break down the material forces shaping today’s geopolitical landscape. Is this the strategy of a confident empire—or the reaction of one under pressure?

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