Episode 1781 • • 1:25:21 - 1:29:49
1781: Cluster 1
NIPTO Concept, China Taiwan Threat, NATO Defense Spending
A new strategic concept dubbed "NIPTO" (North Indo-Pacific Treaty Organization) is discussed, linking European security to the Indo-Pacific. Officials warn that China is rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal and navy, potentially coordinating with Russia to distract NATO in Europe while Beijing moves on Taiwan.