{"podcast":{"title":"NucleCast","slug":"nuclecast-5683481","podcast_index_feed_id":5683481,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/nuclecast-podcast/feed.xml","website_url":"https://anwadeter.org/nuclecast","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/nuclecast-podcast/20220906_080913_df164a03fda3e8e1747f616b6f87e3a6.jpg","author":"ANWA Deterrence Center","episode_count":272,"summary":"Welcome to NucleCast, the official podcast of the ANWA Deterrence Center. NucleCast is an engaging, educational podcast featuring a series of discussions and interviews with experts in nuclear policy, technology, and deterrence. The show is hosted by Dr. Adam Lowther, Strategic Advisor to the ANWA Deterrence Center and an expert on nuclear deterrence.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-16T14:17:31.449325+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nuclecast-5683481"},"episode":{"title":"Dr. John Copper - Taiwan in Focus: History, Identity, and the Realities of U.S.–China Tensions","slug":"dr-john-copper-taiwan-in-focus-history-identity-and-the-realities-of-u-s-china-tensions","published_at":"2026-01-20T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nuclecast-5683481/dr-john-copper-taiwan-in-focus-history-identity-and-the-realities-of-u-s-china-tensions","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nuclecast-5683481","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/nuclecast-podcast/2464915","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/151610/2464915/nuclecast-podcast/2026_01_17_01_04_03_d6c9091f-c605-4f99-ae71-6a2ed77e7de2.mp3","summary":"In this episode of NucleCast, Adam talks with Professor John Copper, a leading expert on Taiwan, to discuss the complex history and current geopolitical landscape of Taiwan. The conversation explores Taiwan's identity, its relationship with China, and the implications of US-China relations. Professor Copper emphasizes the exaggerated urgency of China's reunification efforts and highlights Taiwan's unique position as a democracy in a region of authoritarianism. The discussion also touches on the historical context of Taiwan's development, the challenges it faces, and the potential paths forward for its future. Dr. John F. Copper is the Stanley J. Buckman Distinguished Professor of International Studies (emeritus) and author of more than 40 books on Asia and international affairs. His newest book is Taiwan's Presidents: Profiles of the Majestic Six (Routledge, 2024). 00:00 Introduction to Taiwan's Complex History 02:11 Current Geopolitical Tensions and Perspectives 17:07 Historical Context of Taiwan's Identity 26:09 Wishes for Taiwan's Future Relations Socials: Follow on Twitter at @NucleCast Follow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/nuclecastpodcast Subscribe RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/nuclecast-podcast/ Rate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nuclecast/id1644921278 Email comments and topic/guest suggestions to NucleCast@anwadeter.org","meta_description":"In this episode of NucleCast, Adam talks with Professor John Copper, a leading expert on Taiwan, to discuss the complex history and current geopolitical l…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2563,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/nuclecast-5683481/episodes/dr-john-copper-taiwan-in-focus-history-identity-and-the-realities-of-u-s-china-tensions/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nuclecast-5683481/dr-john-copper-taiwan-in-focus-history-identity-and-the-realities-of-u-s-china-tensions.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}