Dive headfirst into the geopolitical maelstrom on the Capital Club podcast, where Seth Cropsey, founder and president of Yorktown Institute, tackles the escalating tensions in Ukraine. Get a bird's eye view of a complex landscape marked by Russia, China, and Iran coalitions challenging U.S. interests, and unravel the implications of the U.S.'s strategic move of arming Ukraine. Gain exclusive insights into NATO's response and the potential strategies that could shape global politics.

[00:01 - 11:05] Opening Segment

Seth Cropsey is the founder and president of Yorktown Institute based in Washington, D.C.
There is a coalition of groups between Russia, China, and Iran working globally against U.S. interests

[11:06 - 20:52] NATO Unites in Response to Russian Incursion on Ukraine Border

NATO has been unified and strengthened in response to Russia's incursion into Ukraine
The use of a tactical nuclear weapon can be countered by horizontal escalation without using nuclear weapons
NATO coalescing and the U.S. providing robust defense of Ukraine cuts against China moving on Taiwan

[20:53 - 30:40] Examining the Strategies Unifying Russia, China, and Iran

China, Russia, and Iran share a common interest in seeing the U.S. exit its sphere of influence
The US has been the leading proponent and supporter of access to global commons
The U.S. strategy for deterring and defeating China in a naval conflict needs to be addressed

[30:41 - 40:55] Examining the U.S. Navy's Unpreparedness for a Potential Conflict with China

China taking over Taiwan would give them access to the Central Pacific and threaten allies
The U.S. does not have the infrastructure or personnel to fight a war with China
Merchant Marine Academy needs renovation and lacks personnel

[40:51 - 43:22] Closing Segment

Final words
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