The $11.1B Taiwan Arms Deal Pushing US & China Toward War | Norton Investigates

Описание: Welcome to Norton Investigates! In this explosive episode, Edward Norton breaks down the most consequential strategic decision in American foreign policy since the Cuban Missile Crisis. On December 17, 2025, the Trump administration approved a record-breaking $11.1 billion weapons package for Taiwan – the largest arms sale in US-Taiwan history.

But this isn't just about military hardware. This comprehensive analysis reveals how 82 HIMARS systems and 420 ATACMS missiles are transforming Taiwan from a defensive stronghold into an offensive platform capable of striking deep into mainland China. We examine why this arms deal is systematically closing the window for peaceful resolution of cross-strait tensions and accelerating the timeline toward direct military confrontation between the United States and China – the world's two largest economies and nuclear powers.

*In this video, we cover:*

🔴 The complete breakdown of the $11.1 billion Taiwan arms package
🔴 How HIMARS and ATACMS proven in Ukraine are changing Taiwan's military capabilities
🔴 China's strategic response including sanctions on 20 US defense companies
🔴 Why the timing of this deal undermines US-China diplomatic relations
🔴 The defense industry's role in shaping Taiwan policy
🔴 Regional implications for Japan, South Korea, and East Asian stability
🔴 Taiwan's semiconductor dominance and its role in great power competition
🔴 The narrowing window for diplomatic resolution (2026-2028 critical period)
🔴 Why military deterrence cannot solve fundamental territorial disputes
🔴 The escalation dynamics that could lead to nuclear confrontation

*Key Questions Answered:*
What weapons are included in the Taiwan arms deal?
How will China respond to US arms sales to Taiwan?
Could the Taiwan conflict lead to World War 3?
What is the porcupine defense strategy?
How do HIMARS systems change Taiwan's military capabilities?
What are the implications for US-China relations?

This is essential viewing for anyone trying to understand the most dangerous flashpoint in international relations today. The decisions being made now will shape global politics for generations.

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⚠️ *DISCLAIMER:* This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed represent analysis of publicly available information and policy decisions.

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