Ep 141: Matt Pottinger on the Defense of Taiwan (Boiling Moat #1)
School of War
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Misconceptions about Accidental Wars and Provocation
- The idea of accidental wars and the provocation misconception are inaccurate.
- The argument that restrictions or embargos inevitably lead to war is flawed.
- The example of Japan's aggression in Asia before the oil embargo demonstrates that war is a result of deliberate choices, not accidental circumstances or provocations.
- Focusing on avoiding escalation can sometimes lead to accommodating aggressors, which has historically resulted in further demands and negative consequences.
- Appeasement only emboldens aggressors.
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