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Wargames Can’t Tell Us How to Deter a Chinese Attack on Taiwan—But Different Games Might

Timothy R. Heath Thu, Jan 5, 2023, 8:30 AM

While wargames offer the possibility of exploring the potential outcomes of a U.S.-China war, they have several shortcomings that must be considered in order to more incisively explore key issues such as deterrence and escalation management.

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Water Wars: Speaker Pelosi’s Taiwan Visit Ignites U.S.-China Tensions

Teresa Chen, Alana Nance Tue, Aug 9, 2022, 8:01 AM

Shinzo Abe leaves behind an Indo-Pacific legacy; U.S. Navy FONOPS and Pelosi’s Taiwan visit draw China’s ire; unsafe maneuvers a matter of policy for the Chinese military; and more.

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Rethinking “Rules of the Road” to Stabilize U.S.-China Competition

Robert D. Williams Tue, Jan 4, 2022, 8:01 AM

China and the U.S. both have an interest in rules and mechanisms to prevent stumbling into great power war. But will these “rules of the road” will actually achieve that goal?