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Geopolitical FlashPoints
China’s Recent Geopolitical “Successes and Influence” in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Central/South America
May 10, 2023
Major General James “Spider” Marks
United States Army (Ret.)Advisory Board Member, Academy Securities

Lieutenant General Robert Walsh
United States Marine Corp (Ret.)Advisory Board Member, Academy Securities

Peter Tchir
Head of Macro Strategy, Academy Securities
Moderator: Rachel Washburn
United States Army VeteranVP, Geopolitical Strategy, Academy Securities

Host: Staff Sergeant Andrew Robinson
United States Marine Corps (Ret.)Associate, Academy Securities
Table of Contents
Introduction
Evolution of the U.S. strategic competition with China
China’s engagement with allies of the U.S.
The risk of a military confrontation over Taiwan
Areas of potential cooperation between the U.S. and China
Conclusion