Hank Paulson
Straight Talk with Hank Paulson
US-China Competition, Economic Interdepence, & Diplomacy with Evan Medeiros
From growing up in the Midwest to leading Goldman Sachs and then serving his country as Treasury Secretary, Hank Paulson offers a unique point of view and a life experience unlike many Americans. With Straight Talk, Hank brings this experience to his conversations with the world’s prominent leaders and thinkers, exchanging a lifetime of stories and lessons from both the private and public sectors. Each episode reveals compelling viewpoints, topical discussion, and behind-the-scenes stories. Evan Medeiros (Professor and Penner Chair in Asian Studies (China), Georgetown University) joins Hank on Straight Talk to discuss US-China relations and balancing the intensifying competition among world powers with economic interdependence. He shares insights on the rapid decoupling between the West and Russia and potential impacts on the US-China relationship, expectations for China’s 20th Party Congress, and America’s economic and diplomatic engagement in the Indo-Pacific.
Host
Henry M. Paulson Jr.
Founder and Chairman | Paulson Institute
Episode Guest
Evan Medeiros
Director of Asian Studies and the Penner Family Chair | Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service