For the United States and China, the next decade is one of maximum peril. The possibility of a military conflict between the two countries is increasing. The likely flashpoint is Taiwan.

Over the past several weeks, China has significantly ratcheted up its military aggression, flying a record number of military flights over Taiwan. Beijing claims the island democracy as part of its territory. Seth Cropsey of the Hudson Institute warned: “These actions are a calculated attempt to test Taiwanese defenses, identify weak points, and gather tactical and operational intelligence for a future attack on the island republic.”