ChinaTalk Taiwan War + Grand Strategy for Cold War II
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Jun 17, 2024 
Dmitri Alperovitch, co-founder of CrowdStrike and founder of the Silverado Policy Accelerator, explores the looming Cold War II and its implications. He draws parallels between the Soviet Union and today's China, addressing Washington's groupthink and the necessity of reevaluating U.S. policies. Alperovitch offers bold military and diplomatic strategies for Taiwan, critiques the current U.S. defense budget, and argues for a selective decoupling with China to enhance national security while fostering a balanced economic relationship.
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Cold War II and Containment
- The US and China are in a Cold War II, mirroring the historical dynamics of the first Cold War.
- The key is containment, avoiding hot war, and preventing expansionism, much like the Berlin Wall stabilized the first Cold War.
Cold War Brinkmanship and Stability
- Kennedy and Reagan, known for strong stances against the USSR, also presided over the Cold War's most dangerous moments.
- However, the Berlin Wall's construction ultimately de-escalated tensions and stabilized the conflict.
American Advantages and Chinese Weakness
- America possesses significant advantages over China, including innovation, capital access, alliances, and immigration.
- China is weaker than the Soviet Union was during the Cold War, and the US ultimately prevailed then.
