Updated · Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft · Apr 30
Quincy Institute hosts discussion on US military deterrence strategy
Updated
Updated · Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft · Apr 30
Quincy Institute hosts discussion on US military deterrence strategy
2 articles · Updated · Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft · Apr 30
The 14 May event runs from 12:00 to 1:00 PM ET and features Brandon Carr, Jennifer Kavanagh and Kelly Grieco, moderated by Kelley Beaucar Vlahos.
It will examine lessons from the US-Israeli war with Iran, including questions about deterrence against China, a possible Taiwan contingency, and the strain of sustaining Middle East and East Asia commitments.
The discussion also focuses on Iran's drone and missile tactics, contested naval power projection, and what the conflict suggests about the value of forward US operating bases.
If US military power failed to secure victory in Iran, what does this mean for global stability and the future of American alliances?
How do Iran’s asymmetric tactics and China’s lawfare reshape the rules of conflict for US strategy in the Indo-Pacific?
With US forward bases exposed in Iran, how can America realistically defend Taiwan against a prepared and modernized China?
Iran War Drains 1,100 JASSMs and 1,000 Tomahawks, Forcing U.S. Strategic Reckoning
Overview
The ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran has rapidly depleted critical U.S. missile stockpiles, forcing the Pentagon to divert weapons originally reserved for China and Russia, while naval assets concentrate in the Middle East. This strain creates vulnerabilities that China is exploiting, intensifying pressure on Taiwan and disrupting energy supplies vital to Japan and South Korea. Industrial challenges delay missile production, worsening readiness risks despite historic defense budget increases. Diplomatic efforts remain stalled, prolonging the conflict and alliance strains. These pressures culminate in a strategic crossroads, compelling the U.S. to choose between risking overextension or pursuing a grand strategy reset focused on burden-sharing, diplomacy, and prioritizing Indo-Pacific deterrence.