American national security strategist — former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense — author of The Strategy of Denial — the leading theoretical architect of a US military strategy focused on denying China control of Taiwan.
Creates the denial strategy for Taiwan defense — Colby's argument (that the US should focus military resources on denying China a quick victory in Taiwan rather than preparing for global all-out war) is the most influential strategic framework in current US China policy debates.
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