A recent government meeting in Highland, Utah, on November 16, 2023, featured discussions led by David Pyne, focusing on escalating tensions surrounding Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The meeting highlighted the potential for significant geopolitical conflicts and proposed strategies for addressing these challenges.

Pyne emphasized the urgent need for the United States to bolster its military capabilities, particularly in response to perceived threats from China regarding Taiwan. He urged presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to enhance the armament of U.S. naval forces with nuclear weapons as a deterrent against Chinese aggression. Pyne noted that China has been amassing a formidable amphibious fleet, suggesting that an invasion of Taiwan could occur as early as next year. He expressed concern that the U.S. has not adequately supported Taiwan's defense, citing a backlog of $19 billion in arms approved for Taiwan but not yet delivered.

The discussion also touched on the complex relationship between Iran, Russia, and China. Pyne warned that any military action against Iran could provoke retaliatory cyber and space attacks from these nations, given their formal military alliance established in 2022. He argued that the U.S. should avoid conflict with Iran, as historical relations have been relatively peaceful, barring recent tensions.

In addressing the ongoing war in Ukraine, Pyne proposed a peace plan that would see Ukraine remain neutral outside of NATO while receiving security guarantees from Western nations. He stressed the importance of addressing Russian security concerns to prevent future invasions. Pyne's suggestions included breaking economic dependence on China and reconsidering U.S. military commitments in Eastern Europe to stabilize relations with Russia.

The meeting concluded with Pyne outlining controversial proposals for Taiwan, including the possibility of the U.S. not defending Taiwan militarily, which could lead to Taiwan capitulating to Chinese demands. He suggested that a confederation agreement with China might be a less destructive alternative to nuclear conflict.

Overall, the discussions underscored the precarious nature of international relations and the need for strategic planning to navigate potential conflicts involving major global powers.