BLUF
A war game has found the US is underprepared for Chinese cyber and economic coercion against Taiwan. Simulated attacks on communications and infrastructure highlighted risks to Taiwan’s resilience and recovery efforts without a military invasion.Learning Outcomes
- Explain how cyberattacks and economic coercion could be used against Taiwan, and why these tactics may be viewed as alternatives to a conventional military invasion.
- Analyse the potential impacts of disruptions to communications and critical infrastructure on government operations, economic activity, and emergency services in Taiwan.
- Evaluate the preparedness challenges facing Taiwan and the United States, including interagency coordination, infrastructure resilience, recovery timelines and the role of cybersecurity exercises in planning for future crises.
