Securing Taiwan

Assessing Defense Priorities and Challenges

Event Details
Thursday, March 23, 2023 1:30-3:00 p.m. ET 1777 F Street Northwest Washington, DC 20006	If you plan to attend, please RSVP. Additional details forthcoming. RSVP

As China increasingly ramps up assertive behavior in the Taiwan Strait, and the implications from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continue to reverberate around the globe, the conversations surrounding Taiwan’s defense strategy are becoming more critical than ever. Taiwan increased defense spending last year, while also initiating reforms aimed at revamping military conscription and training. Alongside these developments, U.S. bipartisan support for Taiwan’s defense has grown. This event will examine Taiwan’s defense needs and explore a range of strategic options to strengthen deterrence and prepare for potential contingencies in the Taiwan Strait.

Please join NBR for a public discussion with Admiral Philip S. Davidson (ret.) on Thursday, March 23, 2023, from 1:30-3:00 p.m. on Taiwan’s defense needs and capabilities.

AGENDA

1:30 p.m. | WELCOME REMARKS

Roy Kamphausen, President, The National Bureau of Asian Research

1:35 p.m. | FIRESIDE CHAT

Admiral Philip S. Davidson (ret.), Former Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, U.S. Navy

Alison Szalwinski, Vice President of Research, The National Bureau of Asian Research

2:10 p.m. | PANEL DISCUSSION AND Q&A

Moderator

Rachel Bernstein, Senior Project Manager, The National Bureau of Asian Research

Panelists

Kitsch Liao, Assistant Director, Atlantic Council

Tiffany Ma, BowerGroupAsia

James Schoff, Senior Director, Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA