Event Brief
Quarantine approach to Taiwan avoids missile-barrage scenario
Filed: Jul 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Summary: The article argues a Taiwan quarantine would keep U.S. forces engaged without presenting a concentrated amphibious target set.
WHO: Latham
WHAT: Argues that a maritime quarantine of Taiwan should begin with customs inspections rather than a missile barrage.
WHEN: Jul 16, 2026 at 8:07 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Iran has forced the Pentagon to draw down scarce interceptor stocks, making a slower option more attractive to Beijing.
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