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Preventing War Over Taiwan: Washington’s Role and Taipei’s Responsibility

April 27, 2022 by realistreviewstaff, posted in Asia, China, Taiwan

Risking a nuclear conflict with China undermines the livelihood and prosperity of all. But such a choice can and should be avoided in the foreseeable future. 

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What the US Gets Wrong About Taiwan

April 27, 2022 by realistreviewstaff, posted in China, Taiwan

When it comes to Taiwan, America can only protect its interests if it commits in a transparent manner to a diplomatic resolution rather than a military one.

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Ukraine is Actually Making Taiwan More Confident

April 1, 2022April 1, 2022 by realistreviewstaff, posted in China, Eastern Europe, russia, Taiwan

As Ukraine fights for sovereignty and territory, Taiwan is increasingly inspired to think more highly of its own self-defense.

Tagged China, Putin, russia, Taiwan, Ukraine, Wolf warriorLeave a comment

Ghosts of Gladio: Mapping Out a Stay-Behind Strategy in Taiwan

December 17, 2021January 21, 2022 by realistreviewstaff, posted in China

Rather than helping Taiwan prepare for conventional defense by hitting targets in the Chinese mainland — a strategy that could further provoke the PRC while failing to match the PLA’s superior firepower — the United States should encourage Taiwan to develop its asymmetric capabilities.

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The Winner of a US-China War over Taiwan Is…Russia?

December 7, 2021December 7, 2021 by realistreviewstaff, posted in China, russia

Russia does not possess enough latent power to seek military entanglement, but it might not have to if the U.S. and China were to fight a long and costly war. Russia would be thrilled with a conflict that saps the strengths of both its largest competitors. 

Tagged Biden, China, Putin, russia, Taiwan, United StatesLeave a comment

DEBATE: Should the US embrace Taiwan?

August 26, 2021 by realistreviewstaff, posted in China, Taiwan

As tensions rise once again between China and the US over Taiwan, the Review is pleased to offer a special feature: two contrasting perspectives about the best strategy for America on the issue commonly described as the most likely to spark a great power war in the 21st century.

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