Lyle Goldstein

Former professor Lyle Goldstein and Taiwanese expert Syaru Shirley Lin discuss the possibility of US-China war over Taiwan, including historical context, military strategies, global ramifications, Taiwan-China relations, and the imperative of quality diplomacy to prevent conflict.

Lyle Goldstein, an expert on China and Russia at Brown University, and Rana Mitter, a Harvard historian, dive deep into the blossoming friendship between Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin. They discuss how this alliance, marked by mutual support during the Ukraine conflict, poses a challenge to U.S. interests. The conversation explores the implications of their military collaborations and emerging technologies, alongside the delicate balance of authoritarian governance in China. Together, they shed light on the potential reshaping of global power dynamics.

Lyle Goldstein, Director for China engagement at Defense Priorities, talks about a wargaming exercise on a Chinese assault on Taiwan. He discusses the value of wargaming, the assumptions made, and the role of other countries. The possibility of nuclear escalation and the report's conclusions are also explored.

Lyle Goldstein, a 20-year U.S. Navy veteran and expert on U.S.-China relations, joins to discuss key trade dynamics. He explains why Trump's 100% tariffs on China are not sustainable and unpacks the history of tariff escalations. The conversation shifts to China's rare earth export controls, U.S. commercial shipbuilding prospects, and Taiwan's defense strategy. Goldstein emphasizes military readiness against a potential Chinese invasion while evaluating the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and possible diplomatic solutions to achieve peace.

Featuring Lyle Goldstein, a seasoned expert on U.S.-China relations, the discussion dives into the sustainability of Trump's proposed tariffs and the origins of the trade war. Goldstein explains the complexities of economic interdependence and the strategic implications of China's rare earth export controls. He also assesses Taiwan's defense strategies and the influence of morale on both China and Russia. Their conversation highlights potential pathways to de-escalate tensions and the challenges of reforming Taiwan's military.