
The Real Stakes of Taiwan
It’s not about democracy. It’s about power.

Is Biden Being Machiavellian or Misguided on Taiwan?
The U.S. president’s surprise statement could deter China—or increase the risk of war.

Taiwan Doesn’t Need a Formal U.S. Security Guarantee
U.S. security cooperation is a more powerful demonstration of commitment than any declaration of intent.

China’s Taiwan Invasion Plans May Get Faster and Deadlier
Russian mistakes offer some warnings for Beijing’s ambitions.

Beijing Is Used to Learning From Russian Failures
The invasion of Ukraine is offering useful lessons for the PLA.

War-Gaming Taiwan: When Losing to China Is Winning
What military planners learn when they simulate a Chinese attack.

Taiwan Is Rethinking Defense in Wake of Ukraine Invasion
Western support for endangered democracies can only go so far.

Beijing Could Run Russia’s Playbook on Taiwan
The Ukraine crisis should refocus thinking on China’s threats.

The Case for Defending the Little Guy
Sticking up for smaller powers and Westphalian principles is worth it.

Pentagon Quietly Puts More Troops in Taiwan
Deeper U.S. engagement comes as the wisdom of strategic ambiguity is increasingly questioned.

Europe Is Doubling Down on Taiwan
As China gets more aggressive in its region, the European Union is refusing to back down.

The U.S. Is Getting Taiwan Ready to Fight on the Beaches
Biden continues Trump’s “porcupine strategy” to harden the island’s defenses.

‘Now You’re in a Situation’: Democrats Pressure Biden on Taiwan
Moderates want to give U.S. President Joe Biden more war powers to stave off a Chinese invasion. Progressives don’t agree.

Is Defending Taiwan Worth the Risk?
Chinese incursions and U.S. training of Taiwanese forces raise the specter of war. Is it a conflict the United States can handle?

The China-Lithuania Rift Is a Wake-Up Call for Europe
China is bullying Lithuania. The EU and NATO should push back.

Pressured by China, Lithuania Won’t Back Down Over Taiwan
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said his country is working to find a diplomatic solution.