geopolitical tension – Taiwan Insight

Taiwan’s Delicate Balance: Navigating Trump’s America, Europe’s Hesitations, and China’s Shadow

24 March 2026 NGA Shi Yeu

Written by Guido Gargiulo. This article describes how Taiwan, under President Lai Ching-te, navigates mounting geopolitical pressures from China while balancing relations with the United States under Donald Trump and the European Union. It explores Taipei’s strategy of bolstering defence, securing trade deals, and expanding diplomatic outreach to deter Beijing and strengthen global partnerships amid growing uncertainty in the Taiwan Strait.

Bluff or Substantial Deterrence: The Purpose and Implications of China’s “Mission for Justice 2025” Exercise Against Taiwan

23 January 2026 NGA Shi Yeu

Written by Shen Ming Shih. This article describes that China’s late-2025 “Justice Mission” exercise around Taiwan functioned more as political signalling than as a credible rehearsal for war. Despite the expanded scale and proximity, the drills exposed operational constraints, ineffective cognitive warfare, and diminished deterrent value while further internationalising the Taiwan Strait and underscoring Taiwan’s readiness.