Can the U.S. Win a War in the Pacific Against China? | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS
Can the U.S. Win a War in the Pacific Against China? | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS  
Podcast: The Team House
Published On: Thu Jul 30 2026
Description: We sit down with former U.S. Navy submariner and defense analyst Thomas Shugart to examine the rapidly shifting military balance between the United States and China, from Taiwan invasion planning and shipbuilding to missile stockpiles and the future of Indo-Pacific deterrence. We also explore whether America is prepared for a prolonged conflict with China and why Beijing may be far closer to that goal than many realize.Find Tom here:https://x.com/tshugart3?lang=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-shugart-703079114https://thomasshugart.substack.com/Support the show on Patreon:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSubscribe to our newsletter!!!!https://teamhousepodcast.kit.com/joinJack's news outlet:⬇️https://thehighside.substack.com/Jack's new book:⬇️https://a.co/d/0gywUGvnFind Jon Hackett here:⬇️Jon's Twitter:https://x.com/jonathanhackettJon's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettJon's books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C5L659N5?ccs_id=e11a2062-f8d3-498e-bfd7-7d2f3869caf6Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettTwitter: https://x.com/jonathanhackett"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 Start01:50 China's Military Pressure Is Increasing, Not Slowing03:38 Why the PLA Is Building a Different Military Than America's07:18 Does China's Lack of Combat Experience Matter?10:41 Why Hasn't China Invaded Taiwan Yet?13:58 Would the U.S. Actually Defend Taiwan?17:32 Can Diplomacy Reduce the Risk of War?20:21 The First & Second Island Chains Explained25:27 China's Special Operations and Fifth Column Threat Inside Taiwan28:04 Rare Earth Minerals, Seabed Mining & Military-Civil Fusion30:58 America's Shipbuilding Problem in a Long War34:01 China's Military Doctrine and "Active Defense"39:04 Can the Pentagon Innovate Fast Enough?43:15 China's Allies, Overseas Bases & Global Logistics48:29 Missile Stockpiles, Air Defenses & Preparing for a Pacific WarBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.