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Politics of the Republic of China

Eurasian Invasion

The world may be getting ready to ally against us—and that’s not even the worst-case scenario.

Future War: Taiwan

A plausible scenario for a Sino-American clash in the Taiwan Strait.

Wagging the Dog

In an unequal friendship, does the weaker have the whip hand? America is the stronger partner in any relationship. But the Taiwanese, the Israelis and the Georgians don't seem to know this.

The Stability of Deterrence in the Taiwan Strait

The Bush Administration should take to heart the lesson learned by its predecessors: leave well enough alone in the Taiwan Strait.

Commentary

No Time To Slacken U.S. Taiwan Protection

The pundits are wrong. Now is not the time to abandon Taiwan.

A New Chapter in Taiwan

Now that the DPP has been replaced by the KMT in Taiwan, the stage is set for a stronger friendship with the United States, the consolidation of democracy in East Asia and continued stability in the region.

Deconstructing Taiwan's Election

Sunday’s elections in Taiwan, which brought the Nationalists to power, will likely lead to better relations with the mainland. Still, that doesn’t mean cross-strait tensions are going away.

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May 21, 2013