China, Taiwan, and the Cost of American Power: Is It Worth Sacrificing American Lives for Taiwan?

As tensions between the United States and China escalate, Taiwan has emerged as another volatile flashpoint in global politics — and the one most likely to force an unavoidable choice. In the latest installment of The Dialogue Project, leading China policy thinkers debate the long-simmering conflict. Moderated by PBS NewsHour correspondent Nick Schifrin, the debate features. Lyle Goldstein, Director of Asia Engagement at Brown University, and Miles Yu, who served as China policy adviser to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during the first Trump Administration. Recorded January 20, 2026 at The 92nd Street Y, New York. Your support helps us continue creating online content for our community. Donate now: http://www.92NY.org/Donate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/92ndStreetY Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/92ndStreetY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@92ndstreety Archives: https://www.92ny.org/archives