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The Lasting Legacy of Taiwan’s 1990 Wild Lily Movement
By John J. Chin and Kevin Zheng
This month marks the 35th anniversary of Taiwan’s Wild Lily Movement. Student activism has been a continuing force for democracy in Taiwan in the years since.
Uncertainty and Strategic Shifts in Taiwan-US Defense Cooperation Under Trump 2.0
By Hong-Lun Tiunn
U.S. military aid and strategic support for Taiwan are being reshaped. What will that mean for arms sales, military assistance, and strategic commitments?
Safeguarding Climate Action Amid Political Transitions in Asia
By Betty Wang and Farwa Aamer
Climate action in many Asian nations remains heavily leadership-driven, making it particularly susceptible to disruption.
Beyond a Budget Boost: Modernizing Taiwan’s Defense
By Holmes Liao
Taiwan’s defense challenges do not stem from a lack of spending per se but from inefficiencies in how its defense funds are allocated and utilized.
The Case for a Taiwan-US Semiconductor Agreement
By Ching-Fu Lin and Han-Wei Liu
Currently, Taiwan-U.S. “silicon statecraft” is overly reliant on a single firm, TSMC. An intergovernmental approach would provide a lasting foundation for cooperation.
As the TPP Gets a New Leader, What’s Next for Taiwan’s Latest Third Party?
By Brian Hioe
Can the Taiwan People’s Party survive the imprisonment of its founder, Ko Wen-je?
Budget Cuts, Insufficient Implementation, and Weak Enforcement Are Undermining Taiwan’s Cyber Defenses
By Eryk Waligora
The question is no longer if Taiwan will be targeted, but whether it will be ready when the next cyberattack hits.
Why China’s New ‘Special Barges’ Are a Worrying Sign for Taiwan
By Jhih-Siang Liu and Yuan-Chou Jing
The new vessels, a prime example of China’s civil-military fusion strategy, aim to enhance the PLA’s amphibious landing operations.
Did the US Just Change Its Taiwan Policy?
By Bruce Xin Tao
Updates to a State Department factsheet on Taiwan could indicate a tactical adjustment or a strategic shift.
Amid KMT Budget Cuts, Taiwan’s DPP Proposes Raising Defense Spending
By Brian Hioe
President Lai Ching-te is looking to work around the KMT budget bill by proposing special budgets to keep defense spending intact.
Trump’s Ukraine Peace Gambit: Consequences for Taiwan’s Security
By Zi Yang
The settlement of the Ukraine conflict in a manner reminiscent of the 1938 Munich Agreement could entice more states to resolve disputes militarily. Taiwan especially looks ever more vulnerable.
How the US Aid Freeze Harms Taiwan’s Geopolitical Interests
By Pei-Yu Wei
From the direct (military assistance) to the indirect (waning U.S. influence), the freeze could have dire implications for Taiwan’s foreign policy interests.