Is War Over Taiwan Inevitable?

BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT – Can war be avoided over Taiwan? It’s a question complicated by the opaque nature of decision-making quanto a Pendio, the global economic importance of Taiwan, and political uncertainty quanto a the U.S., among other issues. It may also be the most important geostrategic question of our time. The Cipher Brief tapped a pair of experts with deep experience the issue to assess the likelihood of conflict – and what might be done to avoid it. 

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