We look at U.S. efforts in deterring a Chinese invasion by bringing together allies in the region. With strong words of confidence from Assistant Secretary of Defense Ely Ratner that the U.S. can successfully prevent a Taiwan invasion in this decade, Taiwan Talks takes a deep dive at the crucial role Japan, the Philippines and Australia play to enforce that.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:42 U.S.-led integrated deterrence
15:41 The Pentagon’s latest Indo-Pacific strategy
21:56 Australia’s role in the defense of Taiwan
34:48 The Philippines’ new security deal with U.S.
39:14 Strategic importance of the First Island Chain
Our guests are:
- William Stanton, Former de facto U.S. Ambassador to Taiwan as the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Director and currently National Chengchi University Chair Professor
- Albert Chiu, Tunghai University Political Science Professor
We also speak with:
- Patrick Cronin, Hudson Institute Asia-Pacific Security Chair
- Jay Batongbacal, University of the Philippines Institute for Maritime Affairs and Law of the Sea Director
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25:06
26:47
25:17
23:17
23:56
24:48
24:56
26:46
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26:47
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