Facing Coming Storms #18: Understanding the Taiwan confrontation

Episode description: Matthew Sperzel and Daniel Shats from the Institute for the Study of War join us to explore rising tensions in the Taiwan Strait. We discuss China’s growing military and diplomatic pressure – daily aerial incursions, coast guard patrols near Taiwan’s islands – and debate if Xi Jinping’s 2027 deadline signals action or posturing.

About the podcast: Facing Coming Storms is the new international defence podcast from the British Army’s Centre for Historical Analysis and Conflict Research and the Project for the Study of the 21st Century. From confrontation to conflict, join us each Monday for insightful discussions, conversations and expert analysis. Facing Coming Storms is produced by Urban Podcasts.