26th Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum – Opening Remarks
PhD, President, Atlas Organization and Author, “The Decisive Decade and China’s Vision of Victory”
December 7, 2023
Washington D.C., USA
Dr. Jonathan Ward addressed the urgent need to understand and act upon the challenge posed by China. He highlighted China’s vision of becoming the preeminent global power and its comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia. Ward stressed the dangerous era we face, citing China’s military buildup and its ambitions in the Indo Pacific.
Dr. Ward underscored the importance of economic power as the key to winning against authoritarian states. He advocated for economic containment of China, restricting its access to markets, technology, and capital. Dr. Ward called for restructuring the world economy to depend less on China, securing supply chains, and investing in new markets. He urged nations like India, Brazil, Nigeria, and Kenya to join in rebuilding a future where security and prosperity are not traded for one another.
In conclusion, Ward expressed optimism about the potential to build a bigger, richer, and better world through global collaboration, emphasizing the need for unity in facing the challenges posed by China.
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