Does Taiwan Need US Nukes? War State v. Welfare State? Why Hawks Don't Get the Vietnam War, Still. Is Biden Killing the Democratic Party or Saving It? | Ep. 39

The dangers of low-yield nukes in Taiwan.  Why great power competition requires democracy and equality at home.  Thinking through the risks and benefits  of arms control summitry with China, and why Trump can't make it work.  Why the comparisons between Vietnam and Afghanistan militate against keeping troops around.  Also this episode: Is Biden killing the youth vote, or saving American democracy?  And why Van identifies with Seth Rogen.

Mike Mazarr Tweet: https://twitter.com/MMazarr/status/1234901196550348800

Emma Ashford Tweet: https://twitter.com/EmmaMAshford/status/1234306863421890562

Tong Zhao Tweet: https://twitter.com/zhaot2005/status/1234338686788964352

Lessons From Vietnam on Leaving Afghanistan by George Herring: https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/2019-04-15/lessons-vietnam-leaving-afghanistan