Gerard Dipippo

In this discussion, Jude Blanchette and Gerard DiPippo, researchers at CSIS, dive into the potential fallout from a Chinese victory over Taiwan. They analyze political and economic repercussions and the global shift in power dynamics. The conversation unpacks China’s military strategies, the international community's responses, and the importance of deterrence. They explore hypothetical scenarios, including alternate histories influenced by geopolitical tensions, emphasizing the broad implications for global stability and supply chains.

William 'Balloon Guy' Kim, an expert on high-altitude balloons, joins analysts Eric Lofgren and Gerard Dipippo to discuss the fallout of Chinese balloons over U.S. airspace. They delve into the balloon's potential roles in intelligence gathering, comparing it to satellites. The conversation traverses historical contexts of balloons in warfare and the complexities of military responses. They even touch on the now-defunct Project Loon and ponder the future of balloon technology in modern surveillance. The episode wraps with a playful nod to the lighter side of balloons.