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Taiwan Strait Tensions Will Stabilize – But Only Temporarily

Taiwan Strait Tensions Will Stabilize – But Only Temporarily

By Denny Roy
Taiwan’s election season will likely stabilize the cross-strait situation, but all bets are off when the new administration comes into office.

With Eyes on Taiwan, Okinawan Islands Seek Shelter

With Eyes on Taiwan, Okinawan Islands Seek Shelter

By Mina Pollmann
As tensions around Taiwan increase, remote Okinawan islands look to prepare for a possible conflict by investing in evacuation shelters and other defensive infrastructure.
ASEAN Needs a Repatriation Plan for a Taiwan Contingency

ASEAN Needs a Repatriation Plan for a Taiwan Contingency

By Abdul Rahman Yaacob and Muhammad Faizal
ASEAN would not be insulated from any damaging consequences arising from a Taiwan Strait conflict, particularly when it comes to their citizens working in Taiwan. 

Preventing a Humanitarian Catastrophe in Taiwan

Preventing a Humanitarian Catastrophe in Taiwan

By Eric James
A cross-strait conflict would involve tremendous human suffering – and major difficulties in providing humanitarian aid.

Why Taiwan Should Be Included in the US Nuclear Umbrella

Why Taiwan Should Be Included in the US Nuclear Umbrella

By Yi-Lan Fang and Lin Tzu-Yao
While providing Taiwan with nuclear weapons may not be practical, including Taiwan under the U.S. nuclear umbrella is a feasible alternative.

Unclear Who Would Aid Taiwan in a War, Foreign Minister Says

Unclear Who Would Aid Taiwan in a War, Foreign Minister Says

By Associated Press
Joseph Wu said Taiwan, with a population of 23 million compared to China's 1.4 billion, has to defend itself and is not asking other countries to fight for it.

The Taiwan Emergency Debate … in Taiwan

The Taiwan Emergency Debate … in Taiwan

By KAWASHIMA Shin
What do the Taiwanese people themselves think?
China Sanctions Lockheed Martin, Raytheon for Taiwan Sales

China Sanctions Lockheed Martin, Raytheon for Taiwan Sales

By Joe McDonald
The United States bars most sales of weapons-related technology to China anyway, so it’s unclear what effect the sanctions will have.

Taiwan’s Tsai Visits Base as China Protests US Ship Passage

Taiwan’s Tsai Visits Base as China Protests US Ship Passage

By Taijing Wu
Tsai's visit to the base in the central county of Chiayi comes as Taiwan is seeking to boost its defenses against the rising threat from China.

Suppose the US Defeats a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan. What Then?

Suppose the US Defeats a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan. What Then?

By Connor Swank
A Taiwan conflict in which the United States and its allies win the battles but lose the war would not be a historical first.

Potential Logistical and Operational Costs of a China-Taiwan Conflict

Potential Logistical and Operational Costs of a China-Taiwan Conflict

By Sara Hsu
Half of the global container fleet passed through the Taiwan Strait this year, making it a critical waterway for global supply chains.
Japanese Former Defense Minister Morimoto Satoshi on a Taiwan Contingency

Japanese Former Defense Minister Morimoto Satoshi on a Taiwan Contingency

By Kosuke Takahashi
If “China can unify Taiwan while eliminating U.S. interference. This is the best scenario for China... The surrounding countries cannot help Taiwan.”

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