What Comes Next with Mira Rapp-Hooper
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About
The world order that defined the last three decades has unraveled. What replaces it will shape the future of business, technology, and power. In this podcast, Mira Rapp-Hooper explores the forces driving this transformation and their implications. Each episode pulls one thread of today’s geopolitical upheaval to reveal how governments and businesses are adapting, and what it means for you. Mira brings a rare mix of policy experience and business insight. From senior roles at the White House to her current work at The Asia Group, she’s helped navigate the challenges of global competition. Now, she shares sharp, practical lessons drawn from her own experience and conversations with the world’s leading strategists.
Episodes
- What to Expect from Trump-Xi Summit: A New Cold War, Managed Competition, or Détente?
This episode discusses the anticipated Trump-Xi summit, examining its mechanics and stakes for U.S.-China relations. Mira Rapp-Hooper and Lingling Wei explore potential outcomes such as managed competition, a new cold war, or a transaction…
- What's on the Table for Taiwan at Trump-Xi Summit?
This episode of What Comes Next with Mira Rapp-Hooper features a discussion with Ambassador Kurt Tong about the implications for Taiwan at the Trump-Xi summit. They examine Beijing's strategy toward reunification, the impact of global even…
- China, Iran, and the Gulf: What Beijing Seeks from the War
This episode of "What Comes Next with Mira Rapp-Hooper" features a discussion with Michael Singh about China's perspective on the war in Iran. They explore China's core interests, connectivity ambitions, and strategic competition with the…
- Gulf Under Pressure: Trade Routes, Investor Confidence, and the China Factor
This episode of What Comes Next with Mira Rapp-Hooper features a discussion with Ahmed Helal on how Gulf states are coping with recent pressures including blocked shipping lanes and geopolitical risk. They explore the region's strategies,…
- How Southeast Asia Weathered the Energy Security Shock Caused by the Iran War
Mira Rapp-Hooper and Jennifer Schuch-Page explain why Southeast Asia’s energy security has been among the hardest hit by the war in Iran and the resulting Strait of Hormuz closure. They discuss emergency steps, potential normalization time…
- How Japan's Sanae Takaichi Is Navigating Trump, China, And the War in Iran
This episode explores how Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is navigating current international relations, including the Iran conflict, relations with the U.S. and China, and trade dynamics. The discussion also covers Japan's domestic…
- The Delayed Trump-Xi Summit: Beijing's Relief and the Competition to Wield “Positional Power”
This episode discusses the postponement of the Trump-Xi summit and the ongoing US-China rivalry. Topics include trade, technology, and Taiwan, as well as the concept of "positional power" in diplomacy.
- Trump-Takaichi Summit Preview: Iran War, Tariffs, and China Pressure
This episode previews the Trump-Takaichi summit, discussing issues such as the Iran war, tariffs, China's coercion campaign, and Japan's economic-security agenda. The hosts examine Tokyo's objectives, including alliance stability, managing…
- Critical Minerals, China, and Supply Chain Geopolitics
This episode features Mira Rapp-Hooper and Camilla Hodgson discussing the geopolitics of critical minerals. They examine China's role in supply chains and the difficulties associated with reshoring.
- How China Recalculates Its U.S. Strategy Amid the War in Iran
This episode explores China's recalculation of its U.S. strategy amid the war in Iran. The discussion covers Beijing's perspective on U.S. military involvement in Iran, the stakes of a potential Trump-Xi summit, and the influence of U.S. d…
- How SCOTUS’ Ruling on IEEPA Created Both Uncertainty and Predictability
This episode features Mira Rapp-Hooper and Inu Manak discussing the Supreme Court's decision on IEEPA, specifically regarding the president's emergency tariff authority. They explore the implications for trade policy, including global tari…
- Balancing Acts: Southeast Asia Between Trump and Beijing
This episode explores Southeast Asia's navigation of Trump-era trade policies and its economic relationships with Washington and Beijing. It examines the region's significance to the global economy and how its leaders engage with the Trump…
- Japan's Avalanche Election: What Takaichi's Victory Means
In this episode, the panel discusses Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's landslide election victory in Japan. They explore the implications for Japan's political landscape, market reaction, fiscal choices, defense spending, industrial policy,…
- Ashok Malik on the World According to Modi
In this episode, Ashok Malik joins Mira Rapp-Hooper to discuss Prime Minister Narendra Modi's global perspective. They cover India's evolving role in international affairs, trade agreements, and its growing leadership in technology and AI.
- Colin Kahl on The Myth of the AI Race
Colin Kahl discusses whether the "AI race" is a myth, suggesting an AI bipolarity where the U.S. and China lead in different areas. He also covers compute politics, enterprise AI adoption, and the situation in Iran.
- Sophia Gaston on Greenland and Transatlantic Tensions
Sophia Gaston and Mira Rapp-Hooper discuss President Trump's Greenland strategy and its implications for transatlantic relations and the global economy. They analyze potential impacts on NATO allies and international business.
- Kurt Campbell on Power, Markets, and the Next Order
Mira Rapp-Hooper and Kurt Campbell discuss global geopolitical forces. They examine the shift in U.S. leadership, the rise of China, and the impact of technology on various domains.
- Jason Furman on the Fed, Tariffs, and the AI-Fueled Gamble Shaping 2026
Economist Jason Furman discusses the economic terrain, including the impact of tariffs, recession forecasts, and the potential influence of AI on the economy. He also touches on Federal Reserve independence and global trade dynamics.
- Introducing What Comes Next with Mira Rapp-Hooper
Mira Rapp-Hooper explores the forces transforming the world order and their implications. The podcast examines how governments and businesses are adapting to geopolitical upheaval.