As Central and Eastern European countries are emerging as new sources of support for Taiwan’s international visibility, Taipei should seek to further strengthen cooperation with regional countries including Poland.
AUKUS, and in particular its joint submarine program, will enhance Taiwan’s security by complicating China’s ability to successfully use force to compel unification.
Neither China’s nor Taiwan’s membership in the CPTPP is guaranteed. The process could take years. But Taiwan’s application should be given priority over that of China’s.
Taiwan has efficiently fostered leadership in Pacific Island nations, key to sustain shared values and interests in a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Over-reliance on its semiconductors poses risks to Taiwan. These risks should be addressed through regulations, private partnerships, and more R&D.