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The U.S. Can Help Ukraine and Deter China

The U.S. can arm Ukraine and deter a Chinese invasion of Taiwan by prioritizing weapons transfers and strengthening its defense industrial base.

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  • The U.S. can simultaneously arm Ukraine and deter a Chinese invasion of Taiwan.
  • Ukraine and Taiwan have different needs in terms of military capabilities.
  • The U.S. should prioritize certain weapons transfers based on the specific needs of each country.
  • Options to support both Ukraine and Taiwan include drawing down from U.S. stocks, ramping up production, and making foreign military sales a priority.
  • The U.S. defense industrial base is being revitalized to strengthen deterrence in the Pacific and support Ukraine.
The U.S. Can Help Ukraine and Deter China
The two countries have different needs, and long-term national-security objectives aren’t zero-sum.
WSJMichael Allen and Co

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