Taiwan, Ukraine, and the Sino-American Rivalry

The Sinica Podcast features a panel discussion moderated by Kaiser Kuo on the impact of US-China rivalry on Ukraine and Taiwan. The panelists, Dmytro Burtsev, Da Wei, Emilian Kavalski, and Yayi, explore the parallels between Ukraine and Taiwan, the influence of the Russo-Ukrainian War on strategic thinking in Washington, Beijing, Kiev, and Taipei, and the implications of US-China decoupling on the security of Ukraine and Taiwan. The conversation covers topics such as historical claims, deterrence, sanctions, the role of the US, and potential outcomes based on different geopolitical scenarios, including the possibility of a Trump victory. The experts share their perspectives on the complexities of the relationships between the US, China, Russia, Ukraine, and Taiwan, and the potential for future conflicts.