The Dumbrlll Podcast

A China based podcast with content about China & the world with a unique and sometimes controversial perspective. From politics to philosophy, freedom, the meaning of life and beyond, you'll find it all here.

Author: Daniel Dumbrill

Daniel Dumbrill, a Canadian living in China since 2008 brings you unique insights, stories and interviews from China and beyond.
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Is the US Surrendering to China? Multipolar World Shift ft. Ben Norton & Arnaud Bertrand
Monday, 26 January, 2026

Dive into a riveting panel discussion hosted by Daniel Dumbrill in Chongqing, China, exploring the seismic shift from U.S.-dominated unipolarity to a multipolar global order. This unscripted discussion uncovers the opportunities, challenges, and power realignments reshaping geopolitics. Featuring dueling keynotes from top experts: Arnaud Bertrand (@RnaudBertrand), entrepreneur and geopolitical commentator: "From Unipolar Ambitions to Multipolar Survival: The U.S. Shift Toward Economic Coexistence" – arguing U.S. failures signal pragmatic acceptance of China's rise. Ben Norton (@BenjaminNorton), founder of Geopolitical Economy Report: "Beyond Rhetoric: Why U.S. 'Coexistence' with China Masks a Containment Agenda" – exposing bipartisan strategies fueling Cold War 2.0. The lively exchange tackles U.S. containment feasibility, impacts on Latin America and ASEAN, Europe's hedging, renewed Cold War risks, and strategies for stable coexistence. Packed with insights on trade wars, tech rivalries, and global supply chains. Don't miss this eye-opening conversation! 00:00 Introduction: Competing in a Multipolar World 00:39 Panel Discussion Kickoff 01:29 Keynote Speakers Introduction 05:02 Bertram's Keynote: US Shift Towards Economic Coexistence 27:37 Q&A Session 32:23 Ben Norton's Keynote: US Containment Agenda 01:06:31 Q&A Session 01:25:23 Europe's Position and Strategic Autonomy 01:41:31 Debating US-China Strategic Retreats 01:42:12 US Industrial Policy and Global Supply Chains 01:45:38 Audience Questions: Latin America's Strategic Position 01:48:12 US Influence and Chinese Investment in Latin America 01:53:44 China's Non-Interference Policy and Global Influence 02:04:01 ASEAN's Balancing Act in US-China Relations 02:13:15 Taiwan and Japan's Strategic Choices 02:20:33 Latin America's Potential for Regional Unity 02:24:34 Predictions for the Future: Hopes and Realities Follow Ben Norton on Youtube @GeopoliticalEconomyReport , Arnaud Bertrand on X @RnaudBertrand, and Daniel Dumbrill on Youtube @DanielDumbrill and on X under the same handle.