Guermantes Lailari
Former U.S. Air Force strategist who provides analysis on China, PLA capabilities, and Taiwan contingency planning; author of a recent Taipei Times article referenced in the episode.
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Dec 23, 2025 • 10min
China Is Slowly Conquering the World. But It's Not Too Late To Stop Them
Guermantes Lailari, a former U.S. Air Force strategist and expert on China’s influence, dives deep into the complexities of economic dependence on China. He argues that this dependence has quietly turned nations into vassal states without firing a shot. Lailari advocates for laws to reclaim U.S. control over its ports and land from Chinese ownership. He also discusses how economic ties can suppress a country's voice, using examples from the Solomon Islands and Australia. His insights emphasize the urgent need for disentanglement in critical sectors to counter China's growing power.
Dec 20, 2025 • 12min
This Could Force Xi Jinping Out
Guermantes Lailari, a former U.S. Air Force strategist, dives deep into the precarious position of Xi Jinping, who fears losing power amid a massive purge within the CCP. Lailari explains deterrence by denial as a strategy for Taiwan, highlighting the importance of maintaining control over Taipei. He discusses potential initial moves by the PLA and emphasizes the political stakes for Xi—failure in Taiwan could endanger his regime. The conversation also touches on Taiwan's missile-defense cooperation with Israel, adding another layer to the complex geopolitical landscape.
