ChinaTalk cover image

ChinaTalk

Preventing an Invasion of Taiwan

Jun 3, 2024
Jared McKinney, an expert from the Air War College, and Peter Harris, a Professor at Colorado State University, discuss the precarious situation in Taiwan amidst a backdrop of daily cyberattacks and military drills by China. They delve into the dynamics of deterrence, examining the decay of current strategies and proposing ways for Taiwan to enhance its defense. The conversation highlights the complexities of decision-making under pressure, the risks of symbolic gestures, and the significance of strategic ambiguity in preventing conflict. Tune in for an insightful analysis!
01:32:57

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Maintaining multi-layered deterrence is crucial, involving different actors and capabilities.
  • Shift from constraints to restraints impacts deterrence strategies and stability in the Taiwan Strait.

Deep dives

Taiwan's Historical Position of Security

From the late 1950s to the early 2000s, Taiwan was in a fairly secure position where a PRC invasion was unlikely due to robust deterrence measures, including Taiwanese and American military power collaboration. American military engagement, the Taiwan Strait Patrol, and even tactical nuclear weapons stationed in Taiwan contributed to this secure stance.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode