Can Taiwan Become a Poison Frog?

March 23, 2023 • 00:58:53
Can Taiwan Become a Poison Frog?
Modern War Institute
Can Taiwan Become a Poison Frog?

Mar 23 2023 | 00:58:53

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Show Notes

In this episode, John Amble speaks with Chris Dougherty of the Center for a New American Security. He and his colleagues have conducted a wargame that sought to identify what strategic options the United States and Taiwan have to deter a particular fait accompli move by China against Taiwan. What they concluded was that the best option is something they describe as “the poison frog strategy.” Listen as he describes what that entails, and why it's the most viable means of implementing deterrence against China.

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