WW3 Analysis: China, The US, Ukraine, The Middle East
In this week\u2019s episode, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg tackle more listeners' questions focused on conflicts and war. They cover various defense strategies, emphasizing the urgency of revitalizing the U.S. defense industrial base to prepare for potential conflicts. They discuss the differences between authoritarian and democratic powers, highlighting the significant risk of World War III and the importance of alliance building, particularly with countries like Japan, India, and European nations to counterbalance China's growing influence and the new \u2018Axis\u2019. Happy birthday Noah!\n\nThis show is produced by Turpentine: a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more, covering technology, business, and culture \u2014 all from the perspective of industry insiders and experts. We\u2019re launching new shows every week, and we\u2019re looking for industry-leading sponsors \u2014 if you think that might be you and your company, email us at erik@turpentine.co.\n_\nSPONSOR: HARMONIC\n\U0001f9f2 Learn why Craft, Bedrock, NEA and 100s more trust Harmonic\u2019s data to source deals. Harmonic is the most complete startup database, finding new companies as soon as they incorporate and tracking them through IPO. Head to https://bit.ly/harmonicturpentine and make sure to mention Turpentine VC during your demo.\n_\nSEND US YOUR Q's FOR NOAH TO ANSWER ON AIR: Econ102@Turpentine.co\n_\nRecommended Podcast: Company Breakdowns\nEach episode of Company Breakdowns dives into S-1s and series B-and-beyond companies, interviewing founders and investors to break down the companies. First episode is on Rubrik - which just IPO'd. Coming up this season: Databricks, Reddit + more,\nSpotify:\xa0https://open.spotify.com/show/0epyYBAxLeF0PsNagdDJAJ\nApple:\xa0https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/company-breakdowns/id1743119197\n_\nLINKS:\nNoahpinion: https://www.noahpinion.blog/\nWW3? : https://www.noahpinion.blog/p/americans-are-still-not-worried-enough\n_\nX / TWITTER:\n@noahpinion (Noah)\n@eriktorenberg (Erik)\n@TurpentineMedia (Turpentine)\n_\nTIMESTAMPS:\n(00:00) Episode Preview\n(01:57) The defense industrial base\n(08:17) Precedents of wars leading to World War II and the Cold War\n(14:57) Contrast of Xi Jinping and Putin\n(21:46) Sponsor: Turpentine\n(22:33) China's production advantage\n(27:54) Evaluating the new axis of power\n(33:51) Complexities of manufacturing and warfare\n(41:02) Impact of war on economies\n(44:13) Exploring the Israel-Palestine conflict\n(49:41) Potential for peace in the Middle East\n(55:28) Wrap