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Taiwan
Why Pick a Fight With China?
China faces numerous challenges if it wants to maintain its rise. The U.S. should stop acting as if tensions – or worse – are inevitable.
Taiwan and the F-16
Project 2049 Institute’s Mark Stokes gives his take on renewed talk the U.S. may sell F-16s to Taiwan.
Taiwan's Cultural Reservoir
Taiwan’s Culture Ministry plans to upgrade the nation’s cultural soft power. But will it keep its uniqueness?
Taiwan’s Navy Gets Stealthy
News that Taiwan is set to get some stealthy fast patrol boats is welcome. But without some daring personnel, it might come to nothing.
Time for a Fresh Start with Taiwan
Britain should rethink its support for the one-China policy, argues Lord Richard Faulkner. China should drop its claims to the island.
Taiwan’s Pointless Toe Treading?
The Republic of China maintains sweeping claims to the South China Sea. But is it needlessly alienating much-needed potential friends?
What West Doesn’t Get About China
The idea that China has a unified vision about its role in the world is misplaced. Excessive focus on nationalist voices, however loud, will do the U.S. and others no favors.
How to Deter Taiwan Clash
If the U.S. wants to avoid a conflict in the Taiwan Strait, it should help Taiwan develop its missile capabilities.
U.S. Maritime Dominance in Danger
The idea that the U.S. can be an aloof offshore balancer in Asia is looking increasingly dated. China will no longer sit idly by and watch its nautical dominance.
Why U.S. Military Needs Taiwan
AirSea Battle shouldn’t only be about the United States. Working closely with Taiwan could pay dividends and help ensure a stable military balance in the Asia-Pacific.
Taiwan Baseball: Mobster Paradise?
As Taiwan’s baseball season gets into full swing, the taint of match-fixing, beatings and disappearing players hangs over the league.
Do U.S. Cuts Threaten its Allies?
An increasingly cash-strapped America is promising significant cuts to its military. Coupled with a rising China, would the U.S. have to give up on its allies?