Our discussion with Professor Lukas Filler from the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies continues on part 2 of the interview. We discuss what the ramifications are from the PRC’s realist worldview and how that continues to shape behavior and decision-making across the Chinese social and political structure. Please note that the views expressed in this episode are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect those of the Department of Defense, Department of the Army, Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies or the Army Foundry Platform.    For comments, suggestions or requests for future episodes covering a specific topic, please send us an email at: [email protected] or [email protected]   Link to Episode Transcript: (Forthcoming) Recommended Reading List from Dr. Filler: China Unbound – Joanna Chiu Oracle Bones – Peter Hessler Everything Under Heaven – Howard French Leftover Women – Leta Hong Fincher The Party: The Secret World of China’s Communist Rulers – Richard McGregor Getting China Wrong – Aaron Friedberg