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Chinese military strategy in the Taiwan Strait
Taiwan could avoid an invasion and still lose freedom to act. How maritime coercion could put trade on Beijing’s terms, and why protecting commercial access belongs at the center of defense planning.
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Taiwan defense strategy
What could Taiwan keep doing after the opening attacks? The case for funding ammunition, maintenance, and trained crews before another generation of larger surface warships.
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Japan, the Philippines, and the United States share concerns about regional security. How far do their commitments actually align?
Read the analysisU.S.–China relations
Washington and Beijing can agree on the value of stability while disagreeing about what it requires. Taiwan puts that difference to the test.
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Clear introductions to the history, politics, and security questions shaping the region. Start with the context, follow the sources, and build your own understanding.
Explore all resourcesStrait Perspective is an independent publication focused on China, Taiwan, and U.S. foreign policy. Through original analysis, an accessible resource library, and its flagship newsletter, Strait to the Point, it examines the decisions shaping the Taiwan Strait and regional security. Founded and edited by Matthew R. Floegel, the publication makes complex policy debates accessible while keeping the underlying sources and arguments open to scrutiny.
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