Taiwan Security Issues

This course will provide a broad overview of Taiwan's place in the security environment of East Asia, covering the history of US-Taiwan-People's Republic of China relations, Taiwan's ambiguous status in the contemporary inter-state system, cross-Strait trends including the changing balance of power and economic integration, the emergence and evolution of "sharp power" threats to Taiwan's security, and the impact of China's rise on the regional and global order. There are no prerequisites for this course, but previous coursework in international relations, East Asian studies, or Chinese politics is recommended.