Robert D. Kaplan is one of our most interesting experts studying the behavior of nations. He combines the normal analysis of leadership, politics, and culture by looking not just at history and journalism, but also at other factors that influence the plight of countries, including the development of a middle class, mineral access, and geography. We will also discuss Donald Trump and his view of the world; Xi Jinping and his view of China’s place in the world; tariffs and trade between the two countries; Taiwan, Iran, and Ukraine; alliances with China and alliances with the United States; regions of influence; and what happens to the relationship when there is a change in leadership, whether Xi Jinping or Donald Trump is no longer the leader of his country. Read More Here