Articles by Elbridge Colby
The real and acute threat of a Sino-US conflict over Taiwan
The prospects of an attack by China on Taiwan and thus a war with the US and its allied forces are not mere speculation, but a real danger. Such a conflict would have direct and grave implications for India
![Xi Jinping has repeatedly emphasised his personal investment in resolving the Taiwan issue in Beijing’s favour — and he is not immortal. (Reuters) Xi Jinping has repeatedly emphasised his personal investment in resolving the Taiwan issue in Beijing’s favour — and he is not immortal. (Reuters)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/default/148x111.jpg)
Published on Mar 11, 2023 11:46 AM IST
Building a ‘strategy of denial’ to thwart China
Beijing is looking to expand its sphere of influence. India and the US must come together to build an “anti-hegemonic” coalition to curb this ambition
![In Pangong Tso, Ladakh. The coalition should not pretend its members’ interests are fully aligned. Rather, it should seek to work with and leverage States’ efforts where they are most willing and able to stand up to China’s hegemonic aims – the purpose and thus the glue of the coalition. (PTI) In Pangong Tso, Ladakh. The coalition should not pretend its members’ interests are fully aligned. Rather, it should seek to work with and leverage States’ efforts where they are most willing and able to stand up to China’s hegemonic aims – the purpose and thus the glue of the coalition. (PTI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2022/01/22/148x111/PTI15-08-2020_000288B_1642849447390_1642849474077.jpg)
Published on Jan 22, 2022 04:39 PM IST