National Security Without Consensus: Taiwan's Domestic Politics ...
National Security Without Consensus: Taiwan's Domestic Politics ...
Model Diplomat1 min readasia
Summary: The article analyzes how Taiwan’s domestic politics shape its foreign policy, diplomacy, elections, economy, and security under pressure from China. Key points:
- Taiwan’s external security environment—China’s military pressure, gray-zone tactics, and diplomatic coercion—has intensified since Tsai Ing-wen’s presidency, while cross-Strait talks remain frozen.
- Taiwan’s rising international visibility (semiconductors, COVID-19 response, democratic resilience) raises d
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