Our discussion with Professor Lukas Filler from the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies continues on part 2 of the interview. We discuss what the ramifications are from the PRC’s realist worldview and how that continues to shape behavior and decision-making across the Chinese social and political structure.

Please note that the views expressed in this episode are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect those of the Department of Defense, Department of the Army, Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies or the Army Foundry Platform. 

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Link to Episode Transcript: (Forthcoming)

Recommended Reading List from Dr. Filler:

China Unbound – Joanna Chiu

Oracle Bones – Peter Hessler

Everything Under Heaven – Howard French

Leftover Women – Leta Hong Fincher

The Party: The Secret World of China’s Communist Rulers – Richard McGregor

Getting China Wrong – Aaron Friedberg