The United States cannot contain China the way it contained the Soviet Union during the Cold War; rather, it must outcompete China (and Russia) in critical emerging technologies that will be needed to reinvigorate and transform America’s industry and the economy as a whole to reestablish its position of national power in this century. A key strategic objective for the United States going forward must be to rebuild our industry. The preservation of the United States as an independent nation-state requires the restoration of the country’s manufacturing base in areas critical to national security. This also means revamping our educational system to invest in STEM both in high schools and in colleges and universities, while providing professional opportunities for young Americans through internships at leading U.S. companies.
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