U.S.-Taiwan Relations

Insights from Michael A. Hunzeker.

This new doctrine of dominating the Western Hemisphere while scaling back commitments elsewhere in the world could leave Taiwan dangerously exposed – unless Taipei takes action.

Despite China’s 30-year propaganda campaign that peace would be ensured if cross-strait disputes were settled internally, Beijing’s actual behaviors suggest otherwise.

The Trump administration’s tariffs have led to a great deal of apprehension in Taiwan – over not only the potential economic impact on Taiwan, but also what this means for Taiwan.-U.S. ties. 

U.S. military aid and strategic support for Taiwan are being reshaped. What will that mean for arms sales, military assistance, and strategic commitments?

Currently, Taiwan-U.S. “silicon statecraft” is overly reliant on a single firm, TSMC. An intergovernmental approach would provide a lasting foundation for cooperation.

Updates to a State Department factsheet on Taiwan could indicate a tactical adjustment or a strategic shift. 

From the direct (military assistance) to the indirect (waning U.S. influence), the freeze could have dire implications for Taiwan’s foreign policy interests.

Taiwan's security in part rests on perceptions, particularly in the U.S., of its status. Should a generation of Americans emerge that is schooled and socialized by DeepSeek, the future for Taiwan appears incredibly bleak.

New survey results examine the impact of media framing on policy views.

While the outlook for U.S. climate policy seems bleak, Trump’s pivot will open up new opportunities Taiwan – both in climate leadership and clean tech.

Instead of abandoning Taiwan, the United States should be looking for ways to deepen our support for the island.