The future may bring about various types of wars, including cyber war, space war, and drone warfare, in addition to traditional and nuclear warfare, due to current geopolitical tensions and technological advancements.
China's President Xi Jinping has been actively seeking to build up ties and strengthen China's influence around the world, particularly in parts where the US has been taking actions to counter China's rise. This has included steps to strengthen ties with powerful partners and mediate conflicts, such as between India and Pakistan.
This episode discusses Winston Churchill's perspective on the drastic application of economic sanctions in Japan in July 1941, which ultimately forced Japan to choose between reaching a diplomatic agreement with the United States or going to war, and how the navy slowly moved towards the army's position due to the imposed sanctions.
The United States has 949 ships over 6000 tons while China has 1000 ships under 2000 tons. The issue of Taiwan is compared to Cuba, Berlin, and the Persian Gulf combined.
Students at Yale University have raised concerns over the university's relationship with China and the influence the donations from Chinese billionaire, Joseph Tsai, have on restricting free speech on campus regarding human rights in China. This is addressed in 'Red Handed', a book by journalist Peter Schweizer.