The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) and the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) are collaborating on a new project: the Coalition Defense of Taiwan.
This initiative will examine alternative strategies for the United States and its allies to deter The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) aggression and, if necessary, defeat the People’s Liberation Army (PLA).
AEI Senior Fellows Dan Blumenthal and Frederick W. Kagan, alongside ISW Senior Fellow Matthew McInnis, uniquely combine Asia expertise and the planning exercise methodology used by America’s military (known as PLANEX) to analyze problems at the strategic and operational levels. This project will produce ongoing analysis over the next two years through essays, op-eds, analytical graphics, and strategic assessment reports, which will make recommendations for policymakers to address this major challenge.
Coalition Defense of Taiwan seeks to answer three key questions:
1. How does China threaten Taiwan?
Our project examines China’s patterns of coercive behavior to identify thresholds for the use of force. By analyzing CCP coercive campaigns, we will expose attempts to split a US-led regional alliance.
2. How could a US-led coalition best deter, counter, or defeat China?
Our project will identify the CCP’s most likely courses of action. We will use probable CCP courses of action to test and recommend US-led coalition responses.
3. How do we form a coalition optimized for deterrence and warfighting?
We will evaluate the interests and capabilities of potential partners to create an effective coalition. Our reports will identify coalition courses of action that could deter the CCP and defeat PLA invasion scenarios.
To connect with the Coalition Defense of Taiwan team, please email AEI media services at [email protected] or call 202.862.5829.
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