The risk of simultaneous conflicts unfolding in East Asia
Transatlantic Relations
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16-Aug-2023
CONFLICTS IN EAST ASIA — A new study by the Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security delves into the intricate security landscape of East Asia. In this insightful analysis, Markus Garlauskas, the Director of the Indo-Pacific Security Initiative and former National Intelligence Officer for North Korea, explores the complex factors that could lead to simultaneous crises involving the US, the People's Republic of China (PRC), and North Korea. He examines the dangers of conflict escalation and limited nuclear attacks, uncovering the plausible pathways and driving forces that could shape the region’s future.
ORIGINAL AIRDATE: 08/16/2023
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