Highlighting concerns over China's ambition to dominate the world stage by 2049, a strategist urges the US to forge a strong alliance with India to counter China's cyber activities, fentanyl trade, espionage via TikTok, and potential control over Taiwan's crucial semiconductor industry.

As US-China trade tensions escalate, the debate extends beyond economics to critical national security concerns, with experts arguing for a firm American stance to counter China's strategic ambitions and unfair practices.

Former Pentagon AI strategist Mark Beall warns of the urgent need for the US to address its growing vulnerabilities in artificial intelligence, highlighting the potential for weaponized AI and the critical gap between technological advancements and effective policy.