Over the last six episodes, guests have discussed the background and current state of play in confronting the challenges posed by the Chinese Communist Party in the American homeland. From higher education, critical infrastructure, supply chains, and pension funds, listeners have heard how state executives and legislatures have become aware of and reacted to the CCP’s malign influence campaigns inside our own borders. In this series finale, former Ambassador and Founder of Secure Our States Coalition Joseph Cella summarizes the key themes of the series and discusses the future of state-level responses to this rising threat.

(2:20) How Diplomatic Service Shapes Perspective

(5:46) China’s Moves in the American Homeland

(8:40) China’s Next Targets

(12:35) How State Governments Need to Adjust Their Responses to the CCP

(15:28) Secure Our State Coalition’s Work

(18:30) The Future of State-Federal Cooperation on National Security

(22:28) The Next Steps for the States

(24:55) Why This Matters and Reasons for Hope

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