Posted on Jan 6, 2023
Biden's national security adviser is hopeful war over Taiwan can be prevented
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Tensions between the United States and China over Taiwan have raised the prospect of a potential military conflict, but national security adviser Jake Sullivan believes such a scenario can be avoided.
"There is a risk of conflict with respect to Taiwan, but I believe that with responsible stewardship, we can ensure that this contingency never comes to pass. And that is our responsibility," he told Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep in an exclusive interview.
Sullivan, however, acknowledged that achieving this objective will require "hard work" and "coordination with allies."
"It will require us following through on the commitments of the Taiwan Relations Act, which for 40 years now has said we will provide defensive articles to Taiwan. And it will require direct diplomacy with the [People's Republic of China]," he said. "We have to make this a priority to ensure there is not a war over the Taiwan Strait."
Tensions between the United States and China over Taiwan have raised the prospect of a potential military conflict, but national security adviser Jake Sullivan believes such a scenario can be avoided.
"There is a risk of conflict with respect to Taiwan, but I believe that with responsible stewardship, we can ensure that this contingency never comes to pass. And that is our responsibility," he told Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep in an exclusive interview.
Sullivan, however, acknowledged that achieving this objective will require "hard work" and "coordination with allies."
"It will require us following through on the commitments of the Taiwan Relations Act, which for 40 years now has said we will provide defensive articles to Taiwan. And it will require direct diplomacy with the [People's Republic of China]," he said. "We have to make this a priority to ensure there is not a war over the Taiwan Strait."
Biden's national security adviser is hopeful war over Taiwan can be prevented
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Hope in one hand and crap in the other - see which one fills up first. Policies which demonstrate support for Taiwan and the extreme consequences with prejudice are more likely to deter hostilities than hope.
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Let us hope he is correct. My fear is an accidental start of military actions.
A good example, the novel 2034 by Elliot Ackerman and Adm. James G. Stavridis.
One small incident triggers a slightly larger reaction, which in kind triggers an even larger response, and off it goes.
A good example, the novel 2034 by Elliot Ackerman and Adm. James G. Stavridis.
One small incident triggers a slightly larger reaction, which in kind triggers an even larger response, and off it goes.
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Here's hoping. MSG Stan Hutchison is right in his fear of an accidental conflict. As he said, one small incident can lead to a much larger response.
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