Pacific Threat Update: Taiwan Assessment — Ep. 274

Episode Summary: The global security environment is nearing a fever pitch, but China remains the pacing military challenge for the United States. The central issue shaping that challenge is China’s threat to Taiwan. Can Taiwan defend itself against coercion or invasion from China’s People’s Liberation Army? Join us for an in-depth assessment as Heather Penney explores this critical topic with Mitchell Institute Senior Fellow Mike Dahm, who just returned from an extensive trip to Taiwan. These are insights you will not want to miss. Credits: Host: Heather "Lucky" Penney, Director of Research, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Producer: Shane Thin Executive Producer: Douglas Birkey Guest: J. Michael "JDAM" Dahm, Senior Fellow for Aerospace and China Studies Links:

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Pacific Threat Update: Taiwan Assessment — Ep. 274 is an episode from The Aerospace Advantage by The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies.

This episode is 55:06 long.

This episode was published on Jan 24, 2026.

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