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The Case for (and against) Cold War II (Robert Wright & Dmitri Alperovitch)

The Wright Show

CHAPTER

Geopolitical Tensions: Taiwan and the U.S. Response

This chapter explores the contrasting motivations of leaders Putin and Xi regarding military actions, particularly focusing on the high stakes Xi faces with Taiwan. It discusses the implications of U.S. military support and political involvement, emphasizing how these factors influence Xi's decisions and the potential for increasing tensions. The conversation advocates for a balanced approach to maintain the status quo while emphasizing the catastrophic consequences of a potential conflict over Taiwan.

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