BENS Chairman Joins Panel Discussion on “Great Power Competition”

Mark Gerencser speaks at a panel event

BENS Chairman Mark Gerencser appeared on the panel discussion “Great Power Competition” at the World Affairs Council of Connecticut’s 2021 Global Security Forum: Competing for the Future. Gerencser was joined by co-panelist Lt. Gen. Charles Hooper (USA, Ret.), former Director, Defense Security Cooperation Agency. National Bureau on Asian Research President Roy Kamphausen moderated the discussion. View the panel video for insights on the evolving role of the U.S. in world affairs, U.S.-China relations, the risks of doing business in China, and maintaining U.S. competitiveness.

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