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Arsenal of Democracy

31: How the US Can Win the Cold War against China in the Twenty-First Century (feat. Dmitri Alperovitch)

Jun 5, 2024
Dmitri Alperovitch, cybersecurity expert, discusses America's need to win the coming cold war with China. Topics include deterring kinetic conflict over Taiwan, importance of defense budget spending, lessons from Ukraine war, controlling semiconductor industry, deterring invasion of Taiwan, and countering China's dominance.
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  • Military deterrence is crucial to prevent China from invading Taiwan.
  • Investing in cost-effective munitions is essential to enhance military capacity and efficiency.

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Prioritizing Military Deterrence for Taiwan Invasion Deterrence

The conversation delves into the necessity of prioritizing military deterrence to prevent China from invading Taiwan. While economic and diplomatic deterrence are important, possessing hard power is crucial in convincing China of the US's ability to resist invasion. Lessons from history, like the need for large quantities of munitions as seen in the Ukrainian conflict, underscore the significance of effective military capabilities.

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