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Category Archives: Taiwan
Ten Convenient Beliefs For Leaders Of Taiwan Now
Stephen Turner’s convenient beliefs are operating at full strategic speed in the Presidential Office, the National Security Council, the Ministry of National Defense, and the quiet back-channels with Washington, Tokyo, and the QUAD right now. With the U.S.-Israeli campaign in … Continue reading
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The Jurisdictional Wars: Alliance Theory and the Battle for Taiwan’s Master Institutions
Taiwan’s high-status actors do not compete for power by admitting they want it. They compete by invoking moral languages that frame their authority as necessary for sovereignty, security, democracy, or prosperity. This is the central insight of David Pinsof‘s Alliance … Continue reading
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Taiwan Acts Entitled To America’s Defense
Taiwan is unwilling to make the sacrifices necessary to defend itself. I hope Trump wakes Taiwan up. We shouldn’t sacrifice to defend Taiwan when it can’t be bothered to fight for itself. If America fights to protect Taiwan, it will … Continue reading
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A Dangerous Game Over Taiwan (11-16-22)
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What Are The Implications Of the Ukraine War For Taiwan? (3-4-22)
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