“We must act with greater urgency” were the words of Admiral John Aquilino, U.S. Indo-Pacific commander, the leader of the oldest and largest combatant command of the U.S. armed forces. We examine how the U.S. is working with its allies and partners to strengthen the First Island Chain in deterring Chinese military ambitions in the region and what this means for the defense of Taiwan.
Our guests are:
William Stanton
-Former American Institute in Taiwan Director, U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission to South Korea and Australia, and currently National Chengchi University Chair Professor
Wen-ti Sung
-Australian National University’s Australian Center on China in the World Lecturer and frequent commentator on international media
We also hear from:
Eric Huang
-Kuomintang International Affairs Department Deputy Director
Gerald DiPippo
-Center for Strategic and International Studies Economics Program Senior Fellow and former U.S. expert
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