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U.S. Taiwan policy

The Munich Agreement: 3 Historical Lessons for the Taiwan Strait

The Munich Agreement: 3 Historical Lessons for the Taiwan Strait

By Yipeng Zhang and Jonghyuk Lee
While parallels are often overdone, the infamous attempt to appease Nazi Germany does hold lessons for contemporary China-U.S. relations.

Taiwan’s Election Is Not a Turning Point for US Policy 

Taiwan’s Election Is Not a Turning Point for US Policy 

By Robert Sutter
Regardless of who wins in January 2024, we can expect continuity in U.S. policy toward Taiwan and China.
Taiwan Strait Tensions: Don’t Blame the Victim

Taiwan Strait Tensions: Don’t Blame the Victim

By Chieh-Ting Yeh
The rush to find a China-U.S. modus vivendi on Taiwan often involves intentionally overlooking the unequal nature of “provocations.” 

Taiwan: The Paradox of Preserving the Status Quo

Taiwan: The Paradox of Preserving the Status Quo

By Wu Jieh-min
Divergent interpretations of the status quo can coexist during peacetime. But with tensions rising, it's getting tricky to keep the balance.

Why Does the United States Oppose Taiwanese Independence?

Why Does the United States Oppose Taiwanese Independence?

By Seamus Boyle
The U.S. – along with Taiwanese people – draws the important distinction between de jure Taiwanese independence and the existing status quo of Taiwanese autonomy and self-governance. 

US Relations With the Republic of China, 1943-1960

US Relations With the Republic of China, 1943-1960

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Martin B. Gold.

Underneath the Bipartisan Meeting with Tsai Lurks McCarthy’s Partisan Agenda

Underneath the Bipartisan Meeting with Tsai Lurks McCarthy’s Partisan Agenda

By Jiachen Shi
Despite emphasizing his commitment to bipartisanship, Kevin McCarthy’s current top priority is promoting partisan legislation and cementing Republicans as tough on China. 
As Taiwan’s Tsai Begins Overseas Tour, China Threatens to Retaliate if She Meets US House Speaker

As Taiwan’s Tsai Begins Overseas Tour, China Threatens to Retaliate if She Meets US House Speaker

By Associated Press
Taiwan’s president will visit Guatemala and Belize – with stopovers in New York and Los Angeles on her way to and from Central America.

The Taiwan Emergency Debate … in Taiwan

The Taiwan Emergency Debate … in Taiwan

By KAWASHIMA Shin
What do the Taiwanese people themselves think?

Andrew Hsia’s China Visit and the Future of Cross-Strait Relations

Andrew Hsia’s China Visit and the Future of Cross-Strait Relations

By Bao Xiao
The KMT and CCP are seeking to optimize their cross-strait policies in advance of next year's Taiwanese election.

Wargaming a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan: ‘Victory Is Not Enough’

Wargaming a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan: ‘Victory Is Not Enough’

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Mark Cancian.
What the US Gets Wrong About Taiwan and Deterrence

What the US Gets Wrong About Taiwan and Deterrence

By Michael D. Swaine
Rather than preventing a war with China over Taiwan, a policy centered on military deterrence could spark one.

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