What Does Taiwan's Election Mean for Defense Against China?
Party splits in the Kuomintang over defense policy are illustrative of Taiwan's gaping military dilemmas.
About the Author
Ethan Kessler is a Masters student in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School. He was a research associate on U.S. foreign policy at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs from July 2021 to August 2023, where he researched Taiwan’s defense policy, U.S. security assistance, and sanctions. He previously attended the University of Michigan. His report on Taiwan’s defense policy based on interviews conducted in Taipei, “Taiwan’s Security Future,” is available online now.