Just in time for "Liberation Day" and Donald Trump's reciprocal tarifs, we receive Michael Every, global strategist at Rabobank for this second episode of The Next Decade.

With Michael, we dive into the complexities of geopolitical analysis, focusing on the evolving nature of grand strategy in a contested world.

We discuss the implications of GDP beyond mere numbers by asking : "What is GDP for?" as well as the impact of political leadership on national strategy, and the historical shifts in global power dynamics.

The conversation also touches on the responses of second-tier powers like Canada and Europe to US policies, how national security concerns now trump (pun intented) mere economic policy.

We also ask : "What is China's grand strategy?"

Lastly, Michael emphasizes the importance of understanding historical cont ...