The Munich Agreement: 3 Historical Lessons for the Taiwan Strait

The Munich Agreement: 3 Historical Lessons for the Taiwan Strait

The infamous Munich Agreement, signed in September 1938, allowed Germany to annex the Sudetenland, a region of Czechoslovakia, in response to Adolf Hitler’s territorial claims and border clashes. Initially perceived as a diplomatic success, the appeasement strategy aimed to prevent a larger European conflict, with the hope that Hitler would adhere to his promise not … Read more

Taiwan’s Defense Dilemma

Taiwan’s Defense Dilemma

Advertisement Taiwan is now entering a busy season of election campaigns. Replete with its usual excitement and drama, the 2024 presidential election arrives at a moment of heightened anxiety in the Taiwanese political space, with the possibility of a Chinese invasion before mid-century. The defense policies adopted by Taiwan’s next president could make this election … Read more