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Flags of Taiwan and U.S. are placed for a meeting between U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce speaks and with Su Chia-chyuan, President of the Legislative Yuan in Taipei, Taiwan March 27, 2018. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
Beyond Strategic Ambiguity: Supporting Taiwan Without a Commitment to War
This brief outlines how Washington can transition from strategic ambiguity to strategic clarity in a manner that continues to deter China from coercing Taiwan while ruling out direct American military intervention in defense of the island.
What is
the Quincy Institute?
The Quincy Institute promotes ideas that move U.S. foreign policy away from endless war, toward military restraint and diplomacy in the pursuit of international peace. We are building a world where peace is the norm and war is the exception.
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Research at the Quincy Institute
As a research institution, we expose the dangerous consequences of an overly militarized American foreign policy and present an alternative approach, centered on diplomacy and military restraint.
Our Research
Our cutting-edge research spans across six geographic and thematic teams and forms the basis for our advocacy and outreach.
Events & Webinars
The Quincy Institute hosts frequent debates, panel discussions, book talks, and other events virtually and in person that challenge the status quo, amplify underrepresented perspectives, and propose bold solutions. These are the conversations you will find beyond cable news or on the front pages of the newspaper.
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Book Talk | Blood and Treasure
A discussion of Duncan Weldon’s new book.
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Book Talk | Devils’ Advocates
A discussion of Ken Vogel’s new book.
Experts in the Media
Quincy Institute experts are frequently called upon to offer their analysis on breaking foreign policy news. Our trusted perspective on restraint in foreign policy is a critical contribution to the national conversation.
Other Key Topics
These are collections on timely topics of particular current interest.