Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. Congress is empowered to set tariff policy, but it has delegated much of its authority to the president.

William Lai’s priorities are bolstering Taiwan’s defenses and consolidating ties with democracies. China is unlikely to pursue dialogue with Lai and would instead increase pressure on Taiwan.

The United Nations’ ambitious development agenda aims to protect people and the planet via seventeen goals. But experts say governments aren’t doing enough to implement them.