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U.S.-Taiwan defense relations

Washington’s Averted Shutdown, Divided House, and Concerned Allies

Washington’s Averted Shutdown, Divided House, and Concerned Allies

By Nigel Li
The current political turmoil is a worrying sign not just for America’s European allies, but also those in Asia.

Taiwan’s Will to Fight May Be Stronger Than You Think

Taiwan’s Will to Fight May Be Stronger Than You Think

By Timothy R. Heath
Should China mount an invasion, Taiwan's political leadership and degree of social cohesion will be the most important factors in its defense.
Taiwan’s Defense Dilemma

Taiwan’s Defense Dilemma

By Jenny Li
As the U.S. urges Taiwan to adopt a security strategy that requires foreign intervention, it also upholds a policy of strategic ambiguity, making it difficult for Taipei to commit to a purely defensive approach.

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.

The Realist Underpinnings of China’s Taiwan Strategy

The Realist Underpinnings of China’s Taiwan Strategy

By Corey Lee Bell
Yes, “reunification” is a matter of national pride and prestige for China. But isolating Taiwan also serves a critical strategic function – and that helps explain Beijing’s response to Pelosi’s visit.

Taiwan Watches the Ukraine Invasion and Asks: Are We Ready?

Taiwan Watches the Ukraine Invasion and Asks: Are We Ready?

By Brian Hioe
The invasion of Ukraine has sparked a conversation about how well Taiwan’s armed forces and civilian population are prepared to fend off a Chinese invasion.

Assessing the Proposed ‘Arm Taiwan Act’

Assessing the Proposed ‘Arm Taiwan Act’

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Seth Cropsey.
Rhetoric Aside, America’s Asian Partners Are Giving Up on Their Own Defense

Rhetoric Aside, America’s Asian Partners Are Giving Up on Their Own Defense

By Justin Logan
When it comes to burden-sharing, banging the table doesn’t work -- doubt about the U.S. commitment does.

The Living Legacy of the Flying Tigers

The Living Legacy of the Flying Tigers

By Samuel Hui
The history of the Flying Tigers is not only an inspirational story – it is the key to future Taiwan-U.S. security cooperation.

How the Biden Administration Can Support Taiwan

How the Biden Administration Can Support Taiwan

By Chip Gregson, Russell Hsiao, and Stephen Young
Deterring Chinese coercion will take a concerted effort across the economic, political, and military fronts.

Biden and the Credibility Conundrum: What If China Attacks Taiwan?

Biden and the Credibility Conundrum: What If China Attacks Taiwan?

By Robert Farley
American presidents have worried about the credibility of their threats since the beginning of the Nuclear Age.
US Marine Raiders Arrive in Taiwan to Train Taiwanese Marines

US Marine Raiders Arrive in Taiwan to Train Taiwanese Marines

By Abhijnan Rej
Marine special forces – both Taiwanese but also American – will play a crucial role in defeating a large-scale Chinese invasion of Taiwan.

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