the taiwan strait

Discussion prompt for reflection: As China becomes more authoritarian under the Xi regime, should the U.S. be more assertive in protecting Taiwan? Discuss potential scenarios where the U.S. should and should not intervene. How best to manage relationships with the mainland and Taiwan over the long term?

400 words

Assigned readings:

• Cohen, Jerome, “The Shanghai Communique Forty Years Later: A Job Well Done,” February 22, 2012. https://usali.org/publications/the-shanghai-communique-40-years-later-a-job-well-done (Links to an external site.)
• Doshi, Rush, 2020. “China Steps Up Its Information War in Taiwan,” January 9. https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/china/2020-01-09/china-steps-its-information-war-taiwan