How U.S.-China relations affect Taiwan, why 2020 candidates need a reform agenda, and reducing the odds of a global catastrophe.
6 ways the demand for government reform will shape the 2020 election In November, voters could face a choice between a Republican who criticizes the federal government and wants to slash services, and a Democrat who embraces a bigger government but has little to say about making government work. Paul Light explains why this is such a dilemma given public sentiment about government reform. Read more | This US-China downturn may be difficult for Taiwan Many Taiwan policymakers hold the view that U.S.-China tensions create favorable conditions for closer U.S.-Taiwan relations. Ryan Hass explains why that proposition may be tested in the coming months and how the telecommunications company Huawei factors in to the equation. Read more | The conclusions and recommendations of any Brookings publication are solely those of its author(s), and do not reflect the views of the Institution, its management, or its other scholars. | |