The coming aftershocks from Pelosi’s Taiwan trip

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Reading between the lines of Taiwan’s new Quadrennial Defense Review

By Kitsch Liao

The recently released Quadrennial Defense Review offers a window into the Taiwanese military’s issues with prioritization, operational readiness, and manpower retention.
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The coming aftershocks from Pelosi’s Taiwan trip

Report Mar 24, 2025

How Beijing uses inducements as a tool of economic statecraft

By William Piekos

As strategic competition between the United States and China intensifies, Washington and Beijing seek every possible advantage to gain an edge. In this environment, both countries are increasingly turning to economic statecraft—the use of economic coercion or inducement to pursue strategic goals—to advance their interests.
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The coming aftershocks from Pelosi’s Taiwan trip

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On prosperity, Taiwan ranks high—but its future hinges on Chinese power plays

By Shelley Rigger

Taiwan’s democracy has thrived for over three decades, defined by vibrant elections and a deep pride in its liberal institutions. Despite Beijing’s persistent threats of a takeover, Taiwan’s global economic significance acts as a buffer against conflict. Yet, the country’s future remains uncertain as it must balance its economic and political ideals with escalating geopolitical tensions.
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Fast Thinking

Aug 3, 2022

The coming aftershocks from Pelosi’s Taiwan trip

By Atlantic Council

With Pelosi now wheels-up from Taipei, what’s coming next in the US-China showdown? And how will the trip shake up life in Taiwan?

China Crisis Management

In the News

Aug 2, 2022

Sales interviewed on Sky News about Pelosi’s recent trip to Taiwan

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy Taiwan

In the News

Aug 1, 2022

Kroenig and Ashford debate Speaker Pelosi’s Taiwan trip and strategic ambiguity

On July 29, Foreign Policy published its biweekly "It's Debatable" column featuring Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig and New American Engagement Initiative senior fellow Emma Ashford assessing the latest news in international affairs. In their latest column, they debate Speaker Pelosi's upcoming Taiwan trip, US strategic ambiguity towards China and Taiwan, and the future of Sino-US relations.

Conflict Crisis Management

AC Selects

Jul 29, 2022

AC Selects: Former US Secretary of Defense, Ukraine Minister of Defense, and Siemens CEO talk war in Ukraine

Events from week of July 22 and July 29, 2022 Over the previous two weeks, the Atlantic Council hosted Mark T. Esper, the 27th US Secretary of Defense to discuss the four-day Atlantic Council transatlantic delegation trip to Taiwan, Oleksii Reznikov, Minister of Defense of Ukraine to assess the nature of Russia’s war of aggression […]

China Conflict

Event Recap

Jul 28, 2022

Former US Defense Secretary Esper’s five-point plan for Taiwan to deter China

By Katherine Golden

The island must “make the first move” in shoring up its defenses and protecting its national security, said former US Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper at the Atlantic Council.

China Crisis Management

In the News

Jul 28, 2022

Pavel on Speaker Pelosi’s potential trip to Taiwan

By Atlantic Council

Barry Pavel discusses the politics of Speaker Pelosi's possible trip to Taiwan and the Pentagon's response.

China Defense Policy

In the News

Jul 28, 2022

Pavel in Associated Press and CBS News on Taiwan

By Atlantic Council

Barry Pavel discusses the politics of Speaker Pelosi's possible trip to Taiwan and the Pentagon response.

China Defense Policy

In the News

Jul 21, 2022

Wide coverage of Atlantic Council delegation in Taiwan continues

On July 20, the Atlantic Council delegation trip to Taiwan received coverage by an array of news outlets across the world, including Taipei Times, Taiwan Today, NHK World – Japan, and Stars and Stripes. Taipei Times featured the delegation leader, former US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, on the front page, highlighting his examination of […]

Defense Policy Indo-Pacific

In the News

Jul 21, 2022

Stefanini featured in Taiwanese news and Italy’s Agenzia Nova

On July 19-20, Taiwan News, Radio Taiwan International, and Agenzia Nova featured Stefano Stefanini, who travelled to Taiwan as a member of the Atlantic Council delegation. In reference to former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo’s statement that “a Taiwan emergency is a Japanese emergency,” Stefanini emphasizes that it would be an international matter.

Defense Policy Indo-Pacific

In the News

Jul 20, 2022

Atlantic Council delegation featured by news outlets in Japan, China, and Taiwan

On July 19, the Atlantic Council delegation in Taiwan was featured by news outlets across Japan, China, and Taiwan, including Kyodo News, South China Morning Post, Taiwan News, Taipei Times, and Focus Taiwan. Articles highlight the delegation’s meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen, in which the delegation leader and former US Secretary of Defense, Mark Esper, […]

Defense Policy Indo-Pacific
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