MacArthur famously described Taiwan as an unsinkable aircraft carrier and submarine tender, but analysts typically mention this reference without substantial analysis of what it would actually mean if China controlled the island.
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Caitlin TalmadgeEvidence Quote
“references to MacArthur's famous description...analysis kind of moves on without much discussion of what would it actually mean if China were to gain control”
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Then What? Assessing The Military Implications Of Chinese Control Of Taiwan | Hoover Institution— Hoover InstitutionCreated: 8/11/2026, 1:53:18 AM
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