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Irene Chou
Jan 11
China’s Internal Struggles: The Rising Violence That Could Lead to Foreign Aggression
In November 2024, China experienced its deadliest known instance of public violence in a decade. A man, upset over his divorce...
Irene Chou
Jan 23, 2024
Taiwan’s Fight Against Chinese Disinformation: A Policy Analysis
Coming up in January, Taiwan’s presidential election underscores the vital importance of public trust in democratic government, which...
Ian Murphy
Dec 25, 2023
Year-End Review on China’s Threat to Global Security
As we move into the new year, it is important to reflect on the world’s international security environment in 2023 The Annual Threat...
Ian Murphy
Dec 5, 2023
Backgrounder: Taiwan’s Civil Defense Strategy
Taiwan's unique geopolitical position and tense relationship with China have necessitated robust civil defense capabilities as a core...
Ian Murphy
Nov 9, 2023
Taiwan’s Drone Defense: From Dependence to Dominance
Modern warfare is changing. As seen with the use of drones and drone-dropped munitions in the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, asymmetric...
Wei Azim Hung
May 14, 2023
A Brief Overview of Chinese Nationalism, KMT Legacy, and Taiwanese Nationalism
Introduction The emphasis on a unique national heritage assumes the presence of a separate culture that is often depicted as a...
Wei Azim Hung
May 4, 2023
Taiwan's Submarine Project: A Game-Changer in its Maritime Defense?
Introduction Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) has never disclosed China’s underwater activities near Taiwan. Given that...
Frank Tseng
Apr 26, 2023
New Southbound Policy: Analysis at End of Tsai's Second Term
The New Southbound Policy (NSP) is a major policy initiative by the Taiwanese government launched in 2016 to enhance Taiwan's economic,...
Wei Azim Hung
Apr 12, 2023
Fast-Tracking Weapon Deliveries to Taiwan
Key takeaways: The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passes the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act Requires that the U.S....
Frank Tseng
Feb 24, 2023
Matsu Cable Cut an Act of PLA Militia?
Two main underseas cables severed between Matzu Island and Taiwan. Both done by Chinese fishing boats, accidental or intentional? Chinese...
Wei Azim Hung
Jan 28, 2023
U.S. Military Inventory and Supply Capacity For Taiwan Conflict
Key takeaways: Xi Jinping asserting Taiwan to be the bedrock of the political foundation of China-U.S. relations U.S. Defense industrial...
Wei Azim Hung
Jan 17, 2023
Military Preparedness in Asia-Pacific and Chinese Invasion of Taiwan
Key takeaways: China and U.S. step up military preparedness in Asia-Pacific region Taiwan upgraded to 'Tier 1' contingency in the 2023...
Wei Azim Hung
Jan 17, 2023
Executive Brief: CSIS’s Taiwan War Game
Key takeaways: China and U.S. step up military preparedness in Asia-Pacific region Taiwan upgraded to 'Tier 1' contingency in the 2023...
Wei Azim Hung
Dec 19, 2022
Taiwan’s Domestic Non-Consensus of the 1992 Taiwan-China Political Agreement
The 1992 consensus is a political terminology that emerged from a string of events between the Association for Relations Across the...
Wei Azim Hung
Nov 21, 2022
Report: APEC, Taiwan on the Sideline
Key takeaways: After ASEAN and G20, APEC is the third summit in a week in the Asia-Pacific. Overshadowed by ASEAN and G20, Biden and...
Wei Azim Hung
Nov 3, 2022
China's 20th Party Congress: What's New for Taiwan
Executive Summary This brief focuses on whether China is posturing itself for a Taiwan invasion by exploring internal and external pieces...
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