Joel Wuthnow

November 1, 2023
Why Xi’s Not Likely Itching for a Taiwan War
An invasion now would be out of step with Beijing’s modus operandi of turning inward when things are going poorly at home
September 26, 2023
Why Xi Jinping Doesn’t Trust His Own Military
Over the last two months, a series of senior Chinese generals have disappeared from public view, including the defense minister and the leadership of the force responsible for...
March 27, 2023
How to Out-Deter China
Washington must make Beijing understand the costs of a conflict over Taiwan.