

Taiwan's Defense and US Policy
Nov 20, 2023
The podcast discusses Taiwan's security problem with mainland China, the US's relationship with Taiwan, and the concept of strategic ambiguity. It emphasizes the need for the US to use its political leverage and suggests linking weapon commitments to Taiwanese actions. The importance of prioritizing Taiwan's self-defense transformation over symbolic gestures is also highlighted, along with the backlog of US weapon commitments to Taiwan.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Strategic Ambiguity and Taiwan's Defense
02:11 • 3min
Relevance of US Experience in NATO, Leverage, and the Need for Political Willpower
05:14 • 2min
Taiwan's Defense Strategy and US Policy Recommendations
07:37 • 2min
US Weapons Commitments to Taiwan and the Backlog
10:03 • 3min