Debating the Defense of Taiwan

Chris, Melanie, and Zack discuss whether it is possible, and
wise, to try to stave off a conflict with China over Taiwan —
possibly for a very long time. A recent article by Jude
Blanchette and Ryan Hass urges policymakers to find ways to
forestall conflict. But is it a mistake to presume that conflict
with China is avoidable? Should the United States make peace and
stability in the Taiwan Strait the government's overarching goal,
or should Washington agree that at some point there will be
military conflict, and do everything possible to prepare for that
now? Or is there a bipartisan consensus in Washington that cannot
be contained pushing for confrontation with China in general, and
especially over Taiwan? Attapeople to outgoing members of
Congress Elaine Luria and Peter Meijer, and to Taiwan for
offering effective COVID vaccines to China. Grievances for
China’s reckless and shortsighted COVID-19 policy, for Tik Tok
spying on people, and for the Navy’s troubled littoral combat
ship.


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