What Is Driving the Decline of China Hawk Influence in Washington?
In this episode of DC Insiders, host Wenchi Yu speaks with Jennifer Kavanagh of Defense Priorities about shifting foreign policy debates in Washington under the second Trump administration. Kavanagh discusses the declining influence of traditional China hawks, Taiwan’s role in US strategy, and proposals to reduce the risk of conflict in the Taiwan Strait, drawing on lessons from Ukraine and broader debates about American power. This episode was recorded in December, 2025.
