The chapter examines the complex geopolitical strategies involving the US, China, and Taiwan, focusing on potential military conflicts in the Taiwan Strait and the challenge of projecting force. It also discusses strategic moves to counter China's influence, such as military buildup in Japan and the Philippines, along with detailing Chinese cyber efforts and the SolarWinds cyber attack. The conversation delves into historical mistakes in handling threats from Russia and China, particularly the surprise vulnerability NATO countries faced due to dependency on Russian oil.