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The Swing State Strategy

Aug 4, 2026 · 2m 29s
The Swing State Strategy
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We used to think of the U.S.–China rivalry as a simple tug-of-war over ideology, but that era is officially over. Today, it has transformed into a high-stakes, transactional contest for...

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We used to think of the U.S.–China rivalry as a simple tug-of-war over ideology, but that era is officially over. Today, it has transformed into a high-stakes, transactional contest for the building blocks of the future: supply chains, artificial intelligence, and digital infrastructure. As these two superpowers compete, they are fundamentally rewriting the rules of the global order. But here is the fascinating twist. This systemic competition has opened up what experts call bargaining space. Middle powers—often described as geopolitical swing states—are no longer just spectators forced to pick a side. Instead, countries like Chile, Canada, and members of ASEAN are leveraging their strategic assets, such as rare earth minerals or vital port access, to play both sides against the middle. They are prioritizing what we call strategic auto

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Author Michael Fortune
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