Episode 31: The China-Taiwan Challenge
Guest
Andrew Wilson, Paul Smith, Colin Jackson
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Description
In this episode Jon O’Gorman hosts members of the U.S. Naval War College faculty who are subject matter experts on China, Taiwan and U.S policy making; First, from the Strategy and Policy Department, Andrew “Dex” Wilson, second Paul J. Smith from the National Security Affairs Department, lastly, Colin Jackson, Chair of the Strategic and Operational Research Department and a former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Afghanistan, Pakistan and Central Asia at the Pentagon. They begin by discussing the U.S. Policy towards Taiwan and the Chinese view of it. Next they debate why the rhetoric on both sides seems to be heating up in the current weeks. Next, they move to discussing the value of the object for both the Chinese and U.S, what the rational calculus is like for both parties views, and their assessments on conflict. Lastly, the guests debate how President Xi can be deterred from overt aggressive action and how the fate of Taiwan may be tied to the fate of Ukraine.
Episode Length
1:01:20
File Size
143 MB
File Format
MP3
Release Date
5-2023
Keywords
South China sea, China, Taiwan, Taiwan relations act, war with China, strategy, Naval power, China challenge, Xi XingPing, Communist party
Recommended Citation
O'Gorman, Jon, "Episode 31: The China-Taiwan Challenge" (2023). Profiles in Strategy Podcast. 31.
https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/profiles-in-strategy/31
