GoodFellows: Conversations from the Hoover Institution China v. Ukraine with Elbridge Colby; TikTok's Clock; Election Meddling Is Cool Now? | GoodFellows: Niall Ferguson, H.R. McMaster, and Bill Whalen | Hoover Institution
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Mar 21, 2024 Experts discuss America's military strategy against China, TikTok's ownership debate, and Schumer's call for early Israeli elections. The podcast also explores geopolitical challenges, political interference in Israel, and the complexities of modern romance.
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China as Top Threat
- The US must prioritize preparing for a potential conflict with China, given its economic and military strength.
- This necessitates a focus on building military capacity and making hard choices about resource allocation.
Prioritizing Defense
- Prioritize military preparedness for a potential conflict with China over stabilizing every global situation.
- Focus on empowering European allies to handle regional conflicts, enabling the US to concentrate on the primary threat.
Taiwan Invasion Threat
- China's potential invasion of Taiwan poses a significant threat, as a blockade is unlikely to succeed due to potential US intervention.
- The US intelligence community's predictions about China's actions should be viewed with skepticism due to their inherent subjectivity.