Matt Pottinger, former US Deputy National Security Advisor, discusses TikTok as a tool of the Chinese Communist Party, Taiwan's strategic significance in geopolitics, and China's covert operations targeting influential figures. Topics include learning Chinese, TikTok ownership structure, and the importance of defending Taiwan against Chinese aggression.

Matt Pottinger, Hoover Institution visiting fellow and editor of The Boiling Moat, discusses deterring China from Taiwan. The fellows debate UK's election, surprises of past episodes, and challenges in academia. Strategies for deterrence, reflections on past events, and navigating geopolitical challenges are also explored.

Matt Pottinger, a former U.S. Marine and senior director for Asia at the National Security Council, shares his unique insights as a distinguished fellow at the Hoover Institution. He delves into Xi Jinping's rhetoric and historical ties to Mao, unraveling China's ambitions and the implications for Taiwan. Pottinger highlights the urgency of strengthening Taiwan's defense amid rising tensions and the strategic importance of its semiconductor industry. With personal anecdotes from his diverse career, he paints a vivid picture of contemporary Sino-American relations.

Former Israeli ambassador Michael Oren and former Trump aide Matt Pottinger discuss campus protests, free speech limits, Israel's ground operation in Rafah, US-China relations, and Mexican border violence. The episode delves into the complexities of free speech on college campuses amidst threats of violence and the implications of phrases like 'from the river to the sea.'

Matt Pottinger, a distinguished visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution and Chairman of FDD's China Program, dives into the urgent defense of Taiwan. He analyzes how a potential conflict could ignite and the crucial need for deterrence against China. Pottinger draws historical parallels, discussing military preparedness and its paradoxical effects on peace. He warns against the myth of accidental wars, emphasizing that leadership decisions shape conflicts. The conversation highlights Taiwan's strategic importance in global supply chains and the necessity for coordinated defense among allies.

Former Deputy National Security Adviser and China expert Matt Pottinger discusses China's shift towards authoritarianism, the lab leak theory of COVID-19, Taiwan's defense strategies, US deterrence, UK's challenges with China, and the implications of the Tiananmen Massacre counterfactuals.

Former U.S. Marine and Deputy National Security Advisor Matt Pottinger warns of China's potential invasion of Taiwan. Highlighting Taiwan's tech importance, he calls for urgent military action to prevent chaos. Discussion includes Taiwan's defense needs, U.S. foreign policy, and the global economic impact of a Taiwan-China conflict.

In a captivating discussion, Matt Pottinger, former Deputy National Security Advisor, Craig Singleton, a senior director at FDD, and Michael Singh, a managing director at The Washington Institute, dissect China's growing influence on global chaos. They explore China's role in supporting rogue states and examine its opportunistic engagement in Middle Eastern conflicts. The panel highlights the challenges of U.S.-China relations, the risks of biotech weaponization, and urges strategic partnerships to counter these threats, particularly in safeguarding Taiwan's resilience.

Matt Pottinger, a Hoover Institution Distinguished Visiting Fellow, discusses urgent steps to defend Taiwan, including strategies to bolster deterrence and respond effectively to potential conflict scenarios involving key players. The podcast also explores the importance of defending Taiwan amidst growing tensions with China, highlighting practical steps outlined in a book to deter conflict and protect Taiwan's freedom. Emphasis is placed on enhancing Taiwan's defense capability, leveraging US military response, and the necessity of showing firmness and confrontation towards dictatorships like China to prevent military force.

Mike Gallagher and Matt Pottinger discuss the need for a victory strategy in America's cold war with China. They explore why detente isn't working, the importance of real statesmanship, and propose a strategy of rearm, reduce, and recruit. The podcast highlights the urgency of reevaluating tactics in dealing with China and acknowledges recent legislative success in China competition.