Event Brief
UPDATED May 28, 2026 at 5:04 AM ET
May 27, 2026 at 10:05 PM ET
Study warns US-China Taiwan conflict risks nuclear escalation
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IISS says a US-China Taiwan conflict could trigger nuclear escalation and sweeping strikes on command and communications hubs.
WHO: International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS)
WHAT: IISS assessment warns a US-China Taiwan conflict would risk nuclear escalation and sweeping operations targeting command and communications hubs.
WHEN: May 27, 2026 at 9:23 PM ET
WHERE: Singapore
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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