Greater Role for Taiwan, New Responsibilities for the United States
Tsai Ing-wen’s re-election on January 11 will ensure a continued relationship with the United States on matters from democracy promotion to securing a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Prague’s Sister City Shift from Beijing to Taipei: An Exception or New Trend?
Prague’s switch from Beijing to Taipei was a surprise to many, even though controversies surrounding China’s engagements with the Czech Republic and the changes in Czech local politics long indicated a change of course.
The Principal Targets of CCP’s ‘Sharp Power’ Operations Against Taiwan
While Chinese political warfare aims to corrode democratic institutions in Taiwan and create opportunities which can be exploited, much of its raison d’être is also attributable to the need for the Chinese Communist Party to convince the Chinese public that things are moving in the right direction—despite all the evidence to the contrary.
Asia-Pacific Regional Economic Integration and Taiwan’s Exclusion from RCEP
Once RCEP is formally established in 2020, Taiwan’s exclusion from RCEP will likely impact the island’s competitiveness and trade and investment with RCEP countries.
Reagan’s Memo and its Prequel on Arms Sales to Taiwan
Reagan’s memo and the prequel in his note continue to direct US policy and assure Taiwan. In turn, Taiwan remains obligated to give assurances about transforming its military for new asymmetric warfare to deter and defend against China’s growing threat.