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Niall Ferguson And Eyck Freymann Discuss Defending Taiwan: A Strategy To Prevent War With China
In this conversation hosted by the Hoover Applied History Working Group, Niall Ferguson interviews Eyck Freymann about his forthcoming book Defending Taiwan, which outlines a strategy to prevent conflict between the United States and China. The discussion frames Taiwan as the most likely flashpoint for great-power confrontation, with China pursuing a range of coercive tactics—military, economic, and technological—to pressure Taiwan without necessarily triggering open war. Ferguson and Freymann emphasize that the long-standing balance of power is shifting, raising concerns that current U.S. deterrence may no longer be sufficient.
Freymann argues that avoiding conflict will require a more comprehensive approach than traditional military deterrence alone. His strategy calls for integrating economic leverage, technological leadership, diplomatic coordination, and allied cooperation into a unified plan capable of countering China’s full spectrum of tactics. The conversation ultimately highlights both the high stakes of a potential Taiwan crisis—ranging from global economic disruption to a reordering of international alliances—and the need for a proactive, multidimensional strategy to preserve stability. Source: Niall Ferguson & Hoover Institution.
Niall Ferguson and Eyck Freymann bring a rare combination of historical perspective and forward-looking geopolitical analysis, helping audiences understand not just what’s happening in the world—but what’s likely to come next. Ferguson’s renowned expertise and engaging storytelling, paired with Freymann’s deep research on U.S.-China strategy, deliver timely, actionable insights on one of the most critical global issues. Together, they offer event audiences a compelling, nuanced view of international risk, economic impact, and strategic decision-making.
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