Mark Esper: How China Is Watching the Iran War

Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper explains how China and Xi Jinping may be interpreting the ongoing Iran war. As the United States expends munitions and military resources in the Middle East, Esper argues that Beijing is closely watching the conflict — particularly through the lens of a potential future confrontation in the Indo-Pacific. In this clip from The Burn Bag Podcast, Esper breaks down how Chinese military planners may view the war and what it could mean for the balance of power between the United States and China. 🎧 Watch the full episode: Spotify: https://bit.ly/46KUw4s Apple: https://bit.ly/47vapw2 YouTube: https://bit.ly/4rVY8cl #IranWar #China #XiJinping #Geopolitics #MarkEsper #IndoPacific #MilitaryStrategy #USChina #BurnBagPodcast