Conservative Response to Asia in the Early Cold War

The chapter analyzes the conservative perspective on Asia during the early Cold War era, focusing on figures like Bob Taft and the debate within the Republican Party regarding Taiwan. It delves into the historical context of the Korean War outbreak, the failures in intelligence and readiness that led to the conflict, and the contrasting views between NSC 68 and George Kennan's defense strategies against communism. The discussion explores the implications of resource allocation and political feasibility in shaping foreign policy decisions during this turbulent period.