> I agree that a dictator starting a reckless regional conflict is a safe bet. Would you say it is more or less safe than an elected official starting up a con

> I agree that a dictator starting a reckless regional conflict is a safe bet. Would you say it is more or less safe than an elected official starting up a conflict to distract people around re-election time? > Be it Taiwan The PRC is already at war with Taiwan, and has been for decades now. As far as wars go, it's pretty bloodless, with the PRC only saber-rattling when Taiwan purchases and places new US weapons, but other than that both parties don't want to rock the boat, because that's bad for business. So unless some idiot tries to get in between and force the issue, it's pretty safe to assume there will be no armed conflict in the near future between the PRC and Taiwan.