The Stakes for Taiwan’s Diplomacy in Three Questions

Taiwan’s relationship with the United States, China, and the rest of the world has a complex history that informs why the island is so consequential to today’s geopolitics. To better understand these dynamics, David Sacks, CFR’s fellow for Asia studies, answers questions about Taiwan’s history and its significance to diplomacy in East Asia.

For more on the relationship between the United States, China, and Taiwan, check out the Council on Foreign Relations–sponsored Independent Task Force, “U.S.-Taiwan Relations in a New Era”. cfr.org/us-taiwan