In a recent article, former French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin wrote that despite the current tensions around the world, a “world war is not inevitable,” emphasizing the importance of diplomacy and strategic recalibration to navigate the complexities of international relations. With this in mind, what role should powers like China and France play to prevent a global disaster? And how will the current U.S. policy aimed at suppressing China’s growth affect world peace and stability? In this edition of Dialogue, we have an exclusive interview with Dominique de Villepin, former Prime Minister of France.