The First Battle of the Next War: A US-China Conflict over Taiwan

War with China was once unimaginable but is now a frequent topic of analysis and discussion. CSIS ran 24 iterations of a wargame to see how such a conflict might play out. The bottom line: although in most scenarios Taiwan endured as an autonomous and democratic entity, the costs were staggering for all involved. Read the full report at --------------------------------------------- A nonpartisan institution, CSIS is the top national security think tank in the world. Visit to find more of our work as we bring bipartisan solutions to the world’s greatest challenges. Want to see more videos and virtual events? Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications: Follow CSIS on: • Twitter: • Facebook: • Instagram: