Toshi Yoshihara

Toshi Yoshihara, a Senior Fellow at the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments and expert on Chinese military strategy, dives deep into the subversive tactics employed by the PLA. He discusses the 'Peaceful Liberation' of Beijing and unpacks how years of tactical infiltration could mirror strategies for Taiwan today. Yoshihara reveals the 'dark arts' of manipulation that date back to the 1920s and warns about the vulnerabilities within Taiwan's military that could be exploited. His insights shed light on how coercion and subversion complicate U.S. policy responses.

Toshi Yoshihara, Senior Fellow and former Naval War College professor specializing in China’s military modernization, discusses the strategic importance of the First Island Chain. He traces its historical role, explains denial defense and Taiwan contingencies, and outlines measures like base hardening, dispersal, and long-range strike. He also examines allied cooperation and how China’s coercion reshapes regional balancing.

Evan Braden Montgomery and Toshi Yoshihara, both Senior Fellows at the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments, delve into the rising tensions between China and Taiwan. They discuss Beijing's coercive strategies, including blockades and subversion, and the threats posed to Taiwan's key figures. The duo also explores how Taiwan and the U.S. can adapt to deter potential aggression, emphasizing Japan's crucial role in East Asian defense. Furthermore, they highlight the implications of China's nuclear modernization on regional stability.