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Three experts on how to understand the USA

2025/2/20
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Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson: 我认为美国是一个独特的存在，它兼具脆弱性和韧性。美国的制度在近年来经受了严峻考验，民众对其的信任度日益下降，社会严重分裂。然而，美国也展现出强大的复原能力，在911事件、全球金融危机和新冠疫情等重大事件后，都成功地克服了挑战。但我认为，新的考验即将到来，新总统的强势上任，可能会对美国的韧性构成新的挑战。 Walter Mead: 特朗普的支持率上升，部分原因在于美国中产阶级对美国梦的幻灭，以及移民问题带来的社会焦虑和政治分裂。然而，特朗普运动并非单纯的倒退，它也包含着一种现代化的议程，即对新兴科技的加速发展。我们需要理解这种复杂性，认识到这些支持者并非仅仅试图维持现状，而是寻求更多机会。 David Rubenstein: 美国在经济增长、金融稳定和技术发展方面领先于欧洲，并凭借其技术主导全球。然而，美国的霸权地位并非永恒，未来充满不确定性。我们需要更好地解释民主的价值，并努力应对民粹主义的兴起。历史表明，民主面临着各种挑战，但只要我们努力，就能克服这些挑战。

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This chapter explores the paradoxical nature of the United States, highlighting its resilience despite significant internal divisions and institutional challenges. Experts discuss the potential for further tests of American fragility under the emboldened second term of President Trump.
  • America's unique combination of fragility and resilience
  • Erosion of confidence in government institutions
  • President Trump's emboldened position and potential use of power

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The Annual Meeting in Davos this year coincided with the inauguration of Donald Trump for his second term, and many of the conversations there were about what the world should expect from a newly emboldened Trump 2.0. In interviews conducted at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos in January, three experts help us understand America in 2025. Guests: Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, CEO Editor, Semafor David Rubenstein, co-chairman, The Carlyle Group Walter Mead, Ravenel B. Curry III Distinguished Fellow in Strategy and Statesmanship, Hudson Institute Catch up on all the action from the Annual Meeting 2025 at and across social media using the hashtag #WEF25. Related reports: Global Risks Report 2025: Related podcasts: : : : : Check out all our podcasts on :  - - : - : - : Join the :