Taiwan President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) has often brought up the concept of “peace through strength” (“和平源於力量”) as a central pillar of his administration, highlighting this in his inaugural speech of May 20, 2024. This phrase is identical to that used by the Trump Administration. On the surface, this promises a relatively smooth transition in US-Taiwan relations from the Biden Administration, which deepened relations with Taipei (albeit rather cautiously). However, the events of the last month with respect to Ukraine have given better insight into both President Trump’s worldview and his priorities.Read More
Taiwan and “Peace Through Strength”
