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EPISODE · Feb 11, 2025 · 13 MIN

To Beat China’s Navy to the Punch, Defend Forward in Taiwan

from Insider: Short of War · host Irregular Warfare Initiative

The US is falling behind China in naval power, making conventional deterrence strategies for Taiwan ineffective. In this episode, we explore an alternative military approach—one that sidesteps China's naval dominance and strengthens deterrence through irregular warfare and strategic presence. Tune in to understand why a new US military strategy for Taiwan is critical for maintaining regional stability.

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The US military’s current approach to deterring China from invading Taiwan is no longer viable. With China’s naval dominance growing, the US must adopt an asymmetric strategy that prioritizes deterrence through persistent military presence and irregular warfare tactics. This episode examines how a small, strategically positioned US force in Taiwan could shift the balance, prevent invasion, and reinforce US commitment to Indo-Pacific security.

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