Defense Priorities

Articles

op-edTaiwan, Asia, China‑Taiwan

Taiwan’s Defense Budget Dilemma

By Lyle Goldstein

March 2, 2026

op-edAsia

U.S. missile deliveries to Philippines are pointless and escalatory

By Thomas P. Cavanna

February 27, 2026

In the mediaChina‑Taiwan, Asia, China

U.S. arms sale to Taiwan clashes with Trump’s desire to strike trade deal with China

Featuring Lyle Goldstein

February 22, 2026

In the mediaChina‑Taiwan, Asia, China, Taiwan

On Taiwan and Japan, Chinese belligerence backfires

Featuring Lyle Goldstein

February 22, 2026

op-edAsia, China, Taiwan

The risks and opportunities of Sanae Takaichi’s big triumph in Japan

By Lyle Goldstein

February 20, 2026

Taiwan soldiers engage in a drill to defend the island's beaches.
Q&AChina‑Taiwan, Asia, China, Taiwan

How realistic is a Chinese invasion of Taiwan?

By Lyle Goldstein

February 20, 2026